Treasure Island Ch. 3

What does Jim see at the quay in Bristol?

• ships of all sizes and nations.

• Beggars asking for coins.

• Pirates ready to steal from anyone who comes close enough.

• Captain Jack Sparrow.

What is Jim’s first impression of Long John Silver?

• He thinks he is kind and intelligent

• He knows he is a pirate.

• He is suspicious of him.

• He looks up to him almost like a father.

Is there anything that might suggest that Jim’s positive first impression of Long John Silver may be wrong?

• Captain Billy had warned him about a one-legged man.

• He had a black spot drawn on his hand.

• He was rude to everyone in the Inn.

• He only talked about the treasure.

What does Jim think of Long John Silver after seeing Black Dog in Silver’s tavern?

• He feels a little suspicious because Long John Silver seems to know Black Dog.

• He feels better because Black Dog was captured.

• Jim thinks Long John Silver had to be a pirate.

• Jim realizes all pirates are actually hard working men.

Why is Captain Smollett upset?

• He is upset because people know they are going after treasure and its no longer a secret.

• He thought the voyage would only be 1 week and now it will be 1 year.

• He thought he was going to be the only crew member but now they have many others.

• He wanted to leave already but they are wasting time.

What do you think Jim means when he says that he wonders about Silver’s choice of name for his parrot, Captain Flint?

• He is worried Long John Silver still has a positive connection with Captain Flint who was a bad person.

• He is worried Long Jon Silver is Captain Flint in disguise.

• He is worried the other parrots on board the ship will be jealous.

• He thinks parrots are annoying noisy creatures.

What does Jim mean when he says that Silver “smiled in a way that made me think he was either the best of men—or the worst of men”?

• Jim hasn't figured out if Long John Silver is a good or bad guy.

• Captain Flint is going to take too much time to take care of.

• Long John Silver has two personalities and Jim doesn't know which one he is talking to.

• Jim wants to believe in Long John Silver no matter what.

How does Jim react when he sees the quay?

• He is disgusted with the amount of trash and debris.

• He is captivated with all of the ships and sailors.

• He starts to miss home.

• He is surprised there are so many ships since it is winter.