Treasure Island: Nautical Terms

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Jim lived at the Admiral Benbow 'hostelry'. What is a 'hostelry'?

2. MultiChoice

   Long John Silver was 'crafty'. What does 'crafty' mean?

3. MultiChoice

   The crew planned a 'mutiny'. What is a 'mutiny'?

4. MultiChoice

   Jim remained 'vigilant' on the ship. What does 'vigilant' mean?

5. MultiChoice

   The pirate drew his 'cutlass'. What is a 'cutlass'?

6. MultiChoice

   Ben Gunn was 'marooned' for years. What does 'marooned' mean?

7. MultiChoice

   They held a 'surreptitious' meeting. What does 'surreptitious' mean?

8. MultiChoice

   The man was a known 'buccaneer'. What is a 'buccaneer'?

9. MultiChoice

   They searched for hidden 'treasure'. What is 'treasure'?

10. MultiChoice

    The sea was 'treacherous' around the reef. What does 'treacherous' mean here?

11. MultiChoice

    Jim rowed a small 'coracle'. What is a 'coracle'?

12. MultiChoice

    The pirates were 'unruly' after drinking. What does 'unruly' mean?

13. MultiChoice

    Flint wanted to 'stash' the gold. What does 'stash' mean?

14. MultiChoice

    The pirate gave a 'sinister' glare. What does 'sinister' mean?

15. MultiChoice

    They defended the 'stockade'. What is a 'stockade'?