Chapter 4: What I Heard in the Apple Barrel

1. Why did Jim crawl inside the barrel?

• He wanted to hide from Silver.
• He wanted an apple but there weren't many left so he had to climb inside to reach.
• He wanted to see if anyone would go looking for him.

2. In this quote, what does Silver reveal about himself? "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 the money and it's all in the bank."

• He reveals that he is a rich man.
• He reveals that he lost his leg.
• He reveals that he actually knew Pew.

3. What did Silver mean by "gentlemen of fortune"?

• When Silver said "gentlemen of fortune," he was referring to pirates.
• When Silver said "gentlemen of fortune," he was referring to the every man who has been a captain of a ship.
• When Silver said "gentlemen of fortune," he was referring men that own places like restaurants or Inns.

4. What is Silver's nickname? (a)  

• Buckeye
• Black Beard
• Barbaque

5. What does it mean to be marooned?

• It means to walk the plank.
• It means to be left on an island.
• It means to be thrown overboard into the ocean.

6. What is Silver planning to do to the honest men aboard the ship?

• He plans to take the treasure and the men back to Bristol.
• He plans to steal the treasure and kill the men.
• He plans to share the treasure with the honest men equally.

8. What is the name of the island they are sailing to? (a)  

• Bones Bay
• Skeleton Island
• Skull Island

9. Why was Silver disappointed when he saw the map?

• The map was smudged and hard to read.
• The map showed the location of the treasure.
• The map did not show the location of the treasure.

10. Select the sentence below that supports your answer to #9.

• "It was a copy that did not show the location of Flint’s treasure. Silver carefully concealed his disappointment."
• "I was surprised at the coolness with which Silver declared his knowledge of the island."
• "John Silver’s eyes burned with intensity as he took the map."

11. How many honest men were there total?

• 8
• 6
• 7
• 5