The Sea Chest and the Blind Man

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Why did Jim and his mother wait in a ditch?

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They were hiding from pirates ransacking the inn.

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What does the idiom 'hold their ground' mean?

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Stay in place and not give up.

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Who did Squire Trelawney hire to be the cook on the Hispaniola?

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Long John Silver.

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What did Squire Trelawney decide to do after opening the treasure map?

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He decided to go to Bristol to hire a ship and crew.

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What is a treasure map?

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A map that shows the location of hidden treasure.

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Who is Jim Hawkins?

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The main character and narrator of 'Treasure Island'.

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What is the significance of the sea chest in the story?

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It contains treasure and represents adventure.

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What role does Long John Silver play in the story?

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He is a cook and a pirate who becomes a key character.

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What does the term 'pirate' mean?

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A person who robs ships at sea.

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What is the setting of 'The Sea Chest and the Blind Man'?

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It takes place in a coastal town and on the sea.