Author's Purpose and Message in 'Treasure Island'

What is the author's purpose for including these details in the story?

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• To show how Jim plans to escape from the pirates

• To show Silver desperately trying to save himself

• To demonstrate Jim's leadership skills during a crisis.

What is the author's purpose for including these details in the story?

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• To reveal how Silver cares deeply for Jim's safety

• To explain how Jim became head of the pirates

• To show Silver plans to use Jim as a bargaining tool.

What is the author’s message in this section of the story?

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• Greed can make people act in a reckless manner.
• It's smart to spy on people you don't trust

• Groups work better by sharing items

What is the author’s purpose for including the details on pg. 80?

• To reveal why Flint was feared by his crew

• To show how fear was used against the pirates

• To show that Silver was braver than Flint

• To explain why pirates have to hide treasure on a deserted island

Which sentence from the story supports the author's message that planning ahead can give you an advantage? Select TWO correct answers.

• In order to arrive before the pirates, Dr. Livesey directed Ben Gunn to call out in Flint’s voice.

• He guessed this might upset the superstitious pirates, as in fact it did, and would give them time to arrive at the spot first.

• Then the three of them hid in the thicket. They opened fire on the mutineers when they turned against Silver and me.

• “Ah,” said Silver, “it was fortunate for me that I was with Hawkins here!

• If he hadn’t been here, you would have let old John be cut to bits and never given it another thought.

What is a message of the story 'Treasure Island'?

• Finding treasure matters more than being brave.

• Facing challenges makes people grow stronger.

• Making tough decisions can be easy for everyone.

• Embarking on adventures helps you discover your weaknesses.

Which sentence from the selection supports the answer to Part A?

• I was barely a quarter of a mile from the shore, and my first thought was to paddle in.

• I climbed up toward the deck and popped my head out, as I knew Hands would not expect to see me there. (pg. 64)

• I could not imagine how these six buccaneers could have driven my friends out of the stockade. (pg. 69)

• Your whole business has gone to wreck, and if you want to know who did it—I'm the one! (pg. 71)

What is the most likely reason the author wrote the story 'Treasure Island'?