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Maybe you read (or had read to you) 'A Child's Garden of Verses' as a child, or were introduced to the world of pirates when you read 'Treasure Island'. Possibly David Balfour's adventures in 'Kidnapped' fired your imagination. Or perhaps you have always been fascinated by the exploration of personalities in 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'. Speaking of which, did you know that the author wanted that doctor's surname to be pronounced "Jeekill"?
12 quizzes and 135 trivia questions.
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  "Kidnapped" by Robert L. Stevenson   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Follow David Balfour's adventures in the Highlands of Scotland where he meets the famous Alan Breck Stewart and then has to run for his life.
Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Oct 17 17
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
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Philian
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  'Treasure Island'   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson is a wonderful story of adventure and pirates. Hope you enjoy this quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, LindaC007, Dec 18 16
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Average
LindaC007
2249 plays
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  Treasure Island Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Think you know your "Treasure Island"? Have a go at this one then! In order to get all the answers right, you need to know a little bit about the back story. Try "Porto Bello Gold" by A.D. Howden Smith.
Tough, 20 Qns, Ortega, Aug 06 06
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4.
  What Do You Know About "Treasure Island"?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Treasure Island" is that wonderful classic adventure tale about pirates and buried treasure where 'x' marks the spot. Let's see, "What Do You Know About 'Treasure Island'?" Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, wenray, Nov 28 11
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wenray
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  Treasure Island   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The greatest book written by the famed author Robert Louis Stevenson. Let's see how much you know about "Treasure Island".
Average, 10 Qns, mashfan105, Jul 02 17
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mashfan105
338 plays
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  'Treasure Island' Characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Robert Louis Stevenson's tale "Treasure Island" is one that captures attention of many readers, young and old. This quiz is about the characters in the story. I will give a bit of info about the character in first person form and you choose who it is.
Average, 10 Qns, KidBlink101, Apr 21 04
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KidBlink101
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  Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the book "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Jacifan, May 13 17
Average
Jacifan
1323 plays
8.
  Robert Louis Stevenson   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Stevenson's stories have been a part of childhood for generations. And many adults love him, too. See how much you know of this great Scottish author.
Tough, 10 Qns, tjoebigham, Jun 16 18
Tough
tjoebigham
Jun 16 18
817 plays
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  What do you know about Treasure Island?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson. This is my first try at making a quiz. These questions vary in difficulty, depending on how much you remember from the book. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, TheEggman, Dec 18 16
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TheEggman
1249 plays
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  Robert Louis Stevenson--"Treasure Island"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
General questions about Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel of pirates and adventure.
Difficult, 10 Qns, kalel21, Nov 12 17
Difficult
kalel21
186 plays
trivia question Quick Question
When Jim returns to the fort, the pirates send Silver a black spot. What did they use to make it?

From Quiz "Treasure Island "




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  Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Bottle Imp"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first quiz and I have selected a classic story about the struggle between good and evil, "The Bottle Imp".
Average, 10 Qns, srfield99, Nov 28 07
Average
srfield99
245 plays
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  Yo ho ho, and a Bottle of Rum!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about various things that happened in "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, KidBlink101, May 01 04
Tough
KidBlink101
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Robert Louis Stevenson Trivia Questions
1. While concealed in the apple barrel, Jim Hawkins overheard Long John Silver recount highlights of his career as a pirate. Which pirate captain did Long John Silver serve under before joining Flint's crew?

From Quiz Robert Louis Stevenson--"Treasure Island"

Answer: Edward England

Though Silver seems to be friendly to the protagonists at first, we soon learn he had a long career as a pirate.

2. What is the name of the inn where Jim Hawkins and his mother live?

From Quiz Treasure Island

Answer: Admiral Benbow

The Admiral Benbow belonged to Jim's father before he died and was inherited by Jim and his mother who operate it. Hogshead and Three Broomsticks are from "Harry Potter" and The Prancing Pony is from "Lord of the Rings".

3. In which country was Robert Louis Stevenson born?

From Quiz What Do You Know About "Treasure Island"?

Answer: Scotland

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in November 1850 and died on 3 December 1894. His most famous books are "Treasure Island", "Kidnapped" and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde." He wrote many short stories and poems and the wonderful "A Child's Garden of Verses." He moved to Samoa, where he died at the age of 44. His famous "Requium" is inscribed on his gravestone: "Under the wide and starry sky, Dig the grave and let me lie. Glad did I live and gladly die, And I laid me down with a will. This be the verse you gave for me: Here he lies where he longed to be; Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill."

4. How much did Keawe originally pay for the bottle?

From Quiz Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Bottle Imp"

Answer: Fifty dollars

Fifty dollars...the best bargain ever or the worst??

5. Why did Dick cut a page out of his Bible?

From Quiz Yo ho ho, and a Bottle of Rum!

Answer: To give Long John Silver the "black spot"

After Long John found out who had cut their Bible, he advised Dick to be saying his prayers. There's no doubt that this rash act haunted Dick for the rest of his life.

6. What momentous event in his life started David Balfour on his journey to the House of Shaws and the beginning of his adventures?

From Quiz "Kidnapped" by Robert L. Stevenson

Answer: The death of his father.

Just before he died David's father gave to the local minister a sealed letter which described David's inheritance. The letter was to be taken to his uncle Ebenezer at the House of Shaws near Edinburgh. At the beginning of the book David lived in the Borders village of Essendean.

7. What was the name of the old inn, kept by Jim Hawkins' father, in which the first part of the book takes place?

From Quiz Treasure Island

Answer: Admiral Benbow

First belonging to his father, the Admiral Benbow was later in the hands of Jim Hawkins and his mother after his father had died.

8. Who did Jekyll initially leave everything to in his will?

From Quiz Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Answer: Mr. Hyde

Mr. Utterson was suspicious, as he didn't know who this Mr. Hyde was.

9. What is the name of the Hawkins family Inn?

From Quiz 'Treasure Island'

Answer: Admiral Benbow

Jim Hawkins helped with the running of the Admiral Benbow.

10. What was the name of the inn that Jim Hawkins lived at?

From Quiz Treasure Island

Answer: The Admiral Benbow Inn

11. What is the name of Long John Silver's parrot?

From Quiz Robert Louis Stevenson

Answer: Captain Flint

'Pieces of Eight! Pieces of Eight!'

12. What were the pirates after when they burned down the Admiral Benbow?

From Quiz Treasure Island

Answer: Captain Flint's map

The pirates were after the map. Billy Bones did not have treasure in his chest and why would they kill him if they already poisoned him and sent him the Black Spot? And it is not rum they are after - they burned the inn to the ground after they did not find the map.

13. The first name of the young boy who is the hero of this story is Jim. Do you know what his last name is?

From Quiz What Do You Know About "Treasure Island"?

Answer: Hawkins

Jim lived in an old inn the "Admiral Benbow" which was in Black Hill Cove on the road to Bristol. The inn was run by his mother and father and after his father's death Jim helped his mother with the running of the inn.

14. What is the danger of owning the bottle?

From Quiz Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Bottle Imp"

Answer: If you die before you sell it, you will be damned to hell.

You had better be a good salesman!

15. How did George Merry spell "deposed"?

From Quiz Yo ho ho, and a Bottle of Rum!

Answer: "Depposed"

Long John said George would probably be Captain next, since he was starting to be such a leading man. I personally would recommend to George to take a few more spelling lessons.

16. On his way to the House of Shaws David comes across Jennet Clouston. What did she declare about that place?

From Quiz "Kidnapped" by Robert L. Stevenson

Answer: Blood built it; blood stopped the building of it; blood shall bring it down.

It is interesting to note how Stevenson built up the suspense as David approaches the ancestral home of his family. As he asks for directions he notices that people look at him strangely. Later one man tries to warn him not to go on. Finally Jennet Clouston comes out with her strange curse-like prediction.

17. What was Captain Flint's first name?

From Quiz Treasure Island

Answer: John

His name is John Flint.

18. What is the name of Jekyll's butler?

From Quiz Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Answer: Poole

Poole gave Mr. Utterson a lot of helpful information.

19. Who does Billy Bones, a guest at the Inn, ask Jim to watch out for?

From Quiz 'Treasure Island'

Answer: a one-legged man

Billy Bones told Jim to keep a close watch out for a one-legged man, and to tell him the instant he showed up.

20. What was the name of the man who gave Billy Bones the Black Spot?

From Quiz Treasure Island

Answer: Pew

Black Dog came to talk to Billy Bones before Pew came to give him the Black Spot. The other two were people who helped Silver when they got to Treasure Island.

21. What is the name of the ship bound for Treasure Island?

From Quiz Robert Louis Stevenson

Answer: Hispaniola

Silver and his pirate gang eventually take over the ship.

22. When Jim first meets Ben Gunn, the castaway mentions a particular type of food he wanted. What sort of food did Ben Gunn crave?

From Quiz Robert Louis Stevenson--"Treasure Island"

Answer: Cheese

Ben Gunn, a former member of Flint's crew, was marooned on the island after he led an unsuccessful search for the hidden treasure. After three years marooned on Treasure Island and subsiding on goat meat, he very much wanted the simple pleasure of eating a piece of cheese.

23. What job did Long John Silver have aboard the Hispanola?

From Quiz Treasure Island

Answer: Cook

He was the cook. Arrow is the first mate, Jim is the cabin boy, and Red is the helmsman.

24. An old seaman came to stay at the "Admiral Benbow" known just as "The Captain". However, what was his real name?

From Quiz What Do You Know About "Treasure Island"?

Answer: Billy Bones

The Captain (Billy Bones) arrived at the inn with an old sea chest. One of the stories he told our boy hero was that he had been first mate to the notorious Captain Flint. After a visit to him by an old blind man, (Blind Pew) who gave the Captain a black dot, the Captain died.

25. Where did Ben Gunn keep his coracle hidden?

From Quiz Yo ho ho, and a Bottle of Rum!

Answer: under a white rock

Ben Gunn made the coracle himself, and though it was quite lop-sided, it did the job when Jim had to get to the Hispaniola.

26. How did David's Uncle Ebenezer try to kill him on the second night at the House of Shaws?

From Quiz "Kidnapped" by Robert L. Stevenson

Answer: He sent him up a pitch-black staircase that had not been finished.

Ebenezer's trap is very cunning. First he gives David a large sum of money and then asks him to climb the tower to get his "old uncle" a treasure chest.His clear meanness makes it plausible that he gives David no candle. David is only saved by a sudden flash of lightning that reveals the missing steps and the chasm into which he would fall.

27. What caused Jim's father to die?

From Quiz Treasure Island

Answer: illness

The book states that Jim's father was ill. He got weaker and weaker until ultimately he died.

28. Who discovers the body of Sir Danvers Carew?

From Quiz Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Answer: housemaid

She told Mr. Utterson about some horrible things she saw Mr. Hyde doing.

29. What does Billy Bones have that the pirates want?

From Quiz 'Treasure Island'

Answer: a treasure map

Billy Bones did not have gold in his sea chest, but he did have a treasure map. It showed the precise location of Captain Flint's treasure.

30. How did Mr. Arrow, the first mate, die?

From Quiz Treasure Island

Answer: He was drunk

He died quickly after being mentioned.

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