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 in the bank”?

• Long John Silver actually knows all the pirates that tried to steal the treasure map and was one of the crew members on the voyage when the treasure was buried.

• Long John Silver never met Pew and Flint. He wants to seek revenge on them and steal the treasure.

• Long John Silver lost his leg serving his country. He received money from the government and it is safe where no one can touch it.

• Long John Silver is an honest man and would never do anything to to jeopardize the voyage.

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?

• Jim wants to pounce on Silver when he compliments the other crew member because he is jealous of him and wants to be the smartest on the ship.

• Jim is thankful that Silver uses the compliment with both him and a crew member because he wants to be friends with that crew member.

• Silver used the same compliment on Jim as he used for a crew member. This shows he is not an honest man because he just says things to get people on his side.

• Silver used the same compliment on Jim as he did with another crew member. This shows he thinks that Jim and the crew member are the same person.

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

• He lost his train of thought and forgot what he was talking about.

• In case the men he is speaking with will tell others about his plans.

• So he can surprise the others when it finally happens.

• He doesn't know what he will do to the other crew members once the treasure is found.

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

• Captain Smollett wants to guess where the treasure is, based on his memory so he can prove he is the best captain for the voyage.

• Captain Smollett wanted to have a copy that didn't distract him from reaching the final destination.

• Captain Smollett wants to protect the location of the treasure from the crew.

• Captain Smollett doesn't know where the treasure is buried.

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

• Captain Smollett thinks that if the crew is with Silver, they will not be able to find the treasure.

• Captain Smollett wants the crew to be Silvers problem and not have to worry about them.

• Captain Smollett knows the crew won't listen to him so he wants Silver to be in charge.

• Captain Smollett is afraid the crew will have a mutiny if they are not loyal to Silver.