Treasure Island Reading Comprehension Questions
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Book Summary
A young boy named Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map and embarks on a dangerous sea voyage with a group of men, including the cunning pirate Long John Silver, to find buried treasure on a mysterious island. He faces mutiny, fights, and adventure before discovering the treasure and returning home.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Treasure Island.
1.What was the name of the inn where Jim Hawkins lived with his mother?
2.Who was the one-legged cook on the ship Hispaniola?
3.Where did Jim and his mother find the treasure map?
4.What does the word 'mutiny' mean in the story?
5.What does it mean if someone is 'stranded' on an island?
6.Which word describes how Jim felt when he heard Long John Silver planning to steal the treasure?
7.Why did Long John Silver act friendly towards Jim at the beginning of the voyage?
8.Why was Ben Gunn helpful to Jim and his friends on Treasure Island?
9.What can you infer about Jim's character from his actions on Treasure Island, like sneaking off the ship?
10.What is a main lesson Jim learns about people during his adventure?
11.What theme does the discovery of the treasure by Ben Gunn before Jim and the pirates arrive highlight?
12.How did Jim's feelings about Long John Silver change from the beginning of the voyage to when he overheard the mutiny?
13.If you were Jim Hawkins, would you have gone on the adventure to Treasure Island? Why or why not?
14.What qualities did Jim Hawkins show that helped him survive and succeed on his adventure?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Treasure Island to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Treasure Island with children.
What was your favorite part of Treasure Island? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Treasure Island, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Treasure Island make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Treasure Island to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Robert Louis Stevenson wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Treasure Island?
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 4.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Treasure Island?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Treasure Island, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Treasure Island for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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