Treasure Island Chapter 4

What new information is revealed by Long John Silver’s statement, “Flint was cap’n and I was part of the crew. I lost my leg on that voyage, and old Pew lost his eyes. But I got my hands on some money, and it’s all safe?

• Long John Silver knows all of the pirates who tried to steal the treasure map from the Admiral Benbow Inn

• Long John Silver does not know any of the pirates who tried to steal the treasure from the Admiral Benbow Inn

• Long John Silver was a crew member of the original voyage when the treasure was hidden and buried

• Both A and C

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Why do you think Jim says he wants to pounce on Silver when he hears Silver say “you’re as smart as paint” to another crew member?

• Silver had complimented Jim by calling him “smart as paint” when they were in Bristol and he didn't like it.

• This made Jim feel special, which made him like Silver. Now it is obvious to Jim that Silver says things like that just to get people on his side, and he really does not mean what he says. Jim feels tricked and deceived.

• Jim wants to pounce on him because he likes to jump on people

• Jim wants to pounce on him because the compliment "smart as a paint" was an insult to him

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Why does Jim’s mood turn to fear and anxiety after he overhears the conversation among the crew?

• He discovers that Long John Silver is a dishonest man, and that John is organizing a mutiny.

• He is nervous to tell the captain that about Long John Silver's plan

• He doesn't want anyone to find out about Long John Silver's plan because he wants to be a part of it

• He discovers that Long John Silver is a dishonest man, and Jim is now organizing a mutiny

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Why do you think Silver suddenly breaks off when he is talking about what he will do to other members of the crew once the treasure is found?

• Silver thinks he has already said too much about his plans to steal the treasure and get rid of the other members of the crew.

• Perhaps he wants to change the topic or distract the others so he doesn’t reveal anything else he is thinking of doing, in case the men he is speaking with tell others about his plans.

• Silver probably sees something in the distance that catches his eye and stops talking

• Both A & B

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Why does Captain Smollett have a copy of the map that does not show where the treasure is buried?

• Captain Smollett asks early on that the treasure map be hidden from the crew, including himself.

• The captain suspects some of the crew may be dishonest

• He likely made a copy of the map to protect the actual location of the treasure from people who likely can’t be trusted, including Silver.

• All of the above statements are true

Why does Captain Smollett want Silver to get the dishonest members of the crew under his control?

• The captain is concerned Silver may begin fighting with him

• The captain is concerned the men may begin to fight among themselves and start a mutiny

• The captain wants Silver to be the new captain because he is sick and can't be the captain anymore

• The captain is tired of the adventure and does not want to be in charge anymore

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