Worksheets Zone: The Black Spot . MCQs Worksheet

Fill in the blanks.

i. The chapter “The Black Spot” has been taken from the novel Treasure Island

ii. The name of the writer of the novel is Robert Louis Stevenson.

iii. The Black Spot is a mark of death to a pirate.

iv. The old seaman had a scar across his one cheek.

v. Admiral Benbow Inn was situated on the cliffs above Black Hill Cove

vi. Jim’s mother was busy in caring for his father because he was ill

vii. The unusual thing with the stranger was that he had only three fingers on his left hand.

viii. The captain was a dirty, heavy, red-faced seaman.

ix. Jim saw a blind man coming along the road with the help of a stick.

x. The seaman told Jim Hawkins to watch for a seaman with one leg

xi. Dr. Livesey had a pleasant way of speaking.

xii. The name of the Captain was Bill.

xiii. When the Captain came back, the man pulled Jim behind the door.

Tick the correct option.

i. What does black spot mean?

A. visit by three ghosts B. It’s a warning

C. It’s money D. Your family just died

ii. Who is the narrator of “Treasure Island”?

A. Robert L Stevenson B. Jim Hawkins C. Captain Bones D. Captain Jack

iii. What does Jim’s father do for a living?

A. He is a farmer B. He is banker C. He is an innkeeper D. He is a lawyer

iv. Why does Billy (the Captain) give Jim money each month?

A. To shine his boots B. To bring him tea

C. To be on lookout for Billy’s enemy D. To guard his map

v. Where is Billy when he receives the black spot?

A. On the road B. In the inn C. On the ship D. In his house

vi. The death note placed in the Captain’s hand was called ______________.

A. Death Star B. The Black Spot C. The Black Star D. Death Spot

vii. How old is Jim Hawkins?

A. Thirteen years B. Twelve years C. Fourteen years D. Fifteen

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