What I heard in the Apple Barrel

Why is Jim surprised by the coolness with which Silver declares his knowledge of the island?

• Jim is indifferent to Silver's confidence.

• Jim is angry about Silver's attitude towards the island.
• Jim knows Silver is lying. He cant believe Silver could be so calm while lying to the captain.

• Jim admires Silver's knowledge of the island.

Why does Silver help the captain anchor the Hispaniola?

• To sabotage the ship's journey.
• To impress the crew with his skills.
• He wants to seem dangerous and not trustworthy.

• He is still acting helpful in hopes that the captain won't notice he is planning a mutiny.

What does the narrator mean when he says, "the men must have thought they would trip over treasure as soon as they landed?

• The men think the treasure will be easy to find.

• The men think they will come across bad weather.

• The men thought they would encounter hostile natives upon landing.
• The men believed they would find ancient artifacts immediately.