Stevenson's Adventures and Legacy

The video explores the impact of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' on popular culture and its possible historical inspirations. It delves into the legend of Captain Thompson and the lost treasure, John Keating's expedition, and Alexander Kappas' theory on the real Treasure Island. The video also covers Stevenson's life, his writing process, and his final years in Samoa, highlighting his legacy as a writer.

What popular modern character is compared to the impact of 'Treasure Island'?

• Harry Potter

• Sherlock Holmes

• Indiana Jones

• James Bond

What event in Lima led to the treasure being moved?

• Pirate invasion

• Economic collapse

• Civil War

• A natural disaster

Who was the captain that betrayed the Spanish and stole the treasure?

• Captain Hook

• Captain Flint

• Captain Sparrow

• Captain Thompson

What did Captain Thompson do with the treasure after stealing it?

• Lost it in a storm

• Gave it to the Spanish

• Hid it in a cave

• Sold it

What inspired Stevenson to write 'Treasure Island' according to Alexander Kappas?

• A conversation with a sailor

• A newspaper article

• A map

• A dream

What was the name of the fish god that appeared on Tafahi?

• Fatulu

• Maui

• Tangaroa

• Ku

What did Stevenson use to impress the locals on Tafahi?

• Fireworks

• Gold coins

• A ship

• A map

Where did Stevenson build his mansion?

• Hawaii

• New Zealand

• Samoa

• Fiji

What was unusual about the safe in Stevenson's house?

• It was very small

• It was made of gold

• It was hidden underground

• It was unusually large

What ultimately caused Stevenson's death?

• Tuberculosis

• A cerebral hemorrhage

• Old age

• A shipwreck