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Treasure Island 22-3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How was Capt. Smollett wounded? | shot in the shoulder and calf |
| why does Dr. Livesey leave the stockade | to find Ben Gunn |
| why does Jim leave the stockade | -he wants to find Ben Gunn -also a bit resentful of the doctor stockade in despair - depressing scene |
| Jim describes leaving the stockade as a second folly (mistake) and admits that it was worse then his first. why was it worse? | -knows pirates are ruthless (sees this in battle) -leaving only 2 men (Gray & Squire) to defend the fort |
| how does Jim justify his desertion? | it's a flashback and he says "I was only a boy" |
| why doesn't Israel hands and the sailor in the red cap realize Jim has cut the boat adrift | they are drunk and fighting |
| why does Jim want to get aboard the Hispaniola | he will sail the boat to the island so the honest men can get aboard and go home |
| describe the negotiation that takes place between Jim and Israel hands | Israel hands tells Jim he'll teach him to sail the ship in exchange for food, drink, and first aid |
| what signs are there in chapter 26 that israel hands is not very smart | -he tells Jim that Brandy is too strong so he wants wine instead - Jim asked for wine preference - "no matter as long as it's strong" he can't look at Jim in the eye-bad liar |
| how does Jim's pride disarm him twice | sailing ship towards beach not checking behind him mocks Israel hands "dead man don't bite" |
| describe the altercation between Jim and Israel Hands. how does luck play into the struggle | boat hit the shore and tilts |
| what happens at the end of chapter 26? do you think Jim's actions were intentional | Jim shoot Israel not intentional reacting to being stabbed |
| how does Jim get free from the mass | shutter violently and skin pulls away from nice and climbs down |
| as Jim makes his way back to the stockade he is feeling quite proud of himself. why? | he has brought the ship the island |
| what clues indicate that Jim's friends no longer control the stockade | -huge wasteful fire -no one standing guard -squawking parrot |
| how does long John Silver try to tempt JIm to join the pirates? | he can share the treasure with them he tells Jim that Cap. and Dr. have spoken badly about him "I don't know where he is and I don't care" "ungrateful skimp" |
| how does Jim strike a bargain with the pirates? what does this reveal about Jim? | if you spare me i will testify on your behalf back in England, quick on his feet |
| what happens between Jim and LJS when the pirates leave them for a meeting | LJS tells Jim that he will save Jim from the men if Jim gives his word not to abandon LJS |
| how did Silver get the chart? | Dr. gave it to him SIlver confused; can't figure out why |
| contrast Long John Silver and Billy Bones as they were given the "black spot" | LJS-courageous "I won't eat you, hand it over" mocks them confident in himself Billy Bones-fear and trembling dies from shock |
| What are the rules for being given the black spot | formally tells LJS their grievances and he must reply to each one |
| what are the fonts brought against LJS? how does he defend herself against each one | screwed up voyage-No you screwed it up (blamed men) left the men (Dr., Squire, Capt.) leave fort (they gave us the map) wouldn't let use kill honest men (doctor needs to treat you) protecting the boy (hostage) |
| what is LJS's ace in the hole | Treasure map |
| why does Dr. Livesey come to take care of the enemy pirates | out of his moral obligation and it's his duty to do so |
| why does Jim return to LJS instead of running for it, as the doctor suggests | because JIm gives Silver his word - he's an honest character |
| what advice does the doctor give to Silver before he leaves the stockade? | keep Jim close and holler when you need help |
| LJS orders his men but he is _____ towards Livesey "His voice trembled, and never was a soul more in earnest" | sincere |
| why are the pirates so wasteful? give examples | large fires no one tends to don't conserve food cook way too much and throw left overs into the fire |
| what does "Flint's Pointer" mean? What is Flint's pointer | signal - skeleton points to the treasure |
| what do the pirates worry about after they find the skeleton | ghosts and spirits |
| how does Jim feel about Silver? Does he trust him? Why or why not? | doesn't trust him he is aware of silver's ability to quickly shift allegiances |
| how do the pirates react to the voice singing "Fifteen men on the dead man's chest"? | scared think it's a ghost |
| how does Silver convince them that the voice is not that of a spirit | voice has an echo |
| who does ethe idea of treasure affect LJS's behavior? what visible changes does Jim notice in Silver | changes Silver's allegiance again gets a murderous look |
| what is inside the excavation? | broken pick some broken boards (walrus) - Moral of Ship |
| why is this chapter called "the fall of a chieftain"? who is the chieftan | george merry tries to take over - thought silver tricked them |
| how does Silver change once they discover the treasure is already gone | switches back to Jim's side kills George |
| why had the doctor given Silver the map? why did the honest men want to leave the stockade? | no longer necessary guard the treasure to where they relocated it |
| why does Silver say he's come back to Ben Gunn's cave? | "I've returned for my duty" |
| how do the men treat LJS when they move the treasure to the ship | rude to LJS Ben Gunn is scared of him Jim 1/2 and 1/2 |
| what happens to the three pirates left alive | marooned took home = hanging |
| how does silver get away? | he leaves in a boat while Jim, Doctor, Squire are ashore |
| what does ben Gunn do with his share of the treasure | loses all the money in 19 days |
| what are Jim's feeling about returning to Treasure Island to look for the bar silver? | not return still has nightmares about voyage |