Treaure Island Vocabulary Quiz Ch. 1 - 4 (pp. 1 - 43)

What is the meaning of "squire"?

• A small telescope

• An English gentleman who owns a large estate

• A sudden loss of feeling

• A local government official

What does "sabre" refer to?

• A heavy sword with a sharp, curved edge

• A small area along a coast

• A ship's crew and officers

• A rebellion or uprising

What is a "cove"?

• A small area along a coast sheltered by hills or mountains

• A sudden loss of feeling

• A local government official

• A small telescope

What does "mutiny" mean?

• A rebellion or uprising against those in charge of a ship

• A small telescope

• A local government official

• A heavy sword

What is a "farthing"?

• A coin worth less than a penny

• A stone carving

• A pirate

• A hiding place for supplies

What does "gargoyle" refer to?

• A stone carving used as decoration on a building

• A sudden, powerful wind

• A unit of length

• A rounded hill

What is the meaning of "ensue"?

• To follow right after another event

• To flee or run away

• To shock or amaze

• To search thoroughly

What does "cache" mean?

• A hiding place for supplies or treasures

• A rounded hill

• A length of about 6 feet

• A sailing ship

What is a "hummock"?

• A rounded hill or mound

• A sudden, powerful wind

• A unit of length

• A small telescope

What does "fathom" refer to?

• A length of about 6 feet used to measure water depth

• A small area along a coast

• A heavy sword

• A rebellion or uprising