Questions and Answers
What are Silver's terms for a ceasefire?
Demands treasure map for cease fire.
Who has killed one of Silver's men during the night?
Ben Gunn
What are Captain Smollett's terms?
Come 1 by 1 or I'll take you to trial.
What is the reason that Captain Smollett gives for Silver needing them?
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What is Jim's job during the attack?
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Who gets shot in the head?
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How many good guys are left at the end of the chapter?
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How many bad pirates are left at the end of the chapter?
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Who is the doctor going to see?
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What is Jim going to do when he leaves the stockade?
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What are the men doing on the ship?
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Where is the coracle that Jim is in headed?
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Jim is dreaming about what?
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Why can't Jim go ashore in the coracle?
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What animal does he see that he has never seen before?
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How does he get help?
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On the ship, who has shot each other?
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What does Jim give Hands?
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Who is the red cap man?
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Who is going to tell Jim how to sail the ship?
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What does Israel Hands want Jim to get him?
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Compare Jim's philosophy of life with that of Israel Hands.
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What fight ensues?
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What is the outcome of the fight between Jim and Hands?
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As Jim struggles to pull out the knife that has pinned him to the mast, what does he fear more than the pain of the knife wound? Why?
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Where does Jim go when he leaves the ship?
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What happens to him there?
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What does Silver want Jim to do?
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What do the other bad pirates want to do?
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What is the deal between Silver and Jim?
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What finally makes Silver realize the treasure hunt is hopelessly botched?
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What do the pirates give Long John Silver?
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Where do the pirates get the Black Spot from?
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What does Silver say is going to happen to them for doing this?
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What reason does Silver give the pirates for keeping Jim around?
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What game is Jim realizing that Long John Silver is playing?
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Study Notes
Ceasefire and Treasure Map
- Silver demands the treasure map in exchange for a ceasefire, seeking negotiations with Captain Smollett at the stockade.
- Captain Smollett insists that Silver must come to him one by one or face trial, emphasizing a strategy of cautious engagement.
Key Characters
- Ben Gunn is notable for having killed one of Silver's men during the night, highlighting his active role in the conflict.
- Joyce is tragically shot in the head, demonstrating the escalating violence among the characters.
Pirate Counts
- At the end of the chapters, nine loyal men remain, while only four pirates are left, showcasing a significant decrease in their numbers.
Jim Hawkins' Actions
- Jim plans to seek out Ben Gunn's boat after leaving the stockade, indicating his initiative and desire for assistance.
- He experiences a dream about home and Admiral Benbow's, revealing his longing for comfort and familiarity amidst the chaos.
Encounters and Challenges
- Jim struggles to go ashore due to the rough conditions, which underscores his dependency on the coracle for survival.
- While at sea, he sees a sea lion, an animal he has never encountered before, signifying a moment of wonder amidst adversity.
Conflicts Aboard the Ship
- Israel Hands and a character referred to as "red cap" shoot each other, escalating tensions among the pirates.
- Jim provides Hands with brandy, which illustrates his strategic interaction with the pirates during a tumultuous period.
Philosophical Views
- Jim believes that "the spirit never dies," contrasting with Hands’ cynical view that "a dead man is dead," highlighting their differing outlooks on life and mortality.
Struggles and Betrayals
- A fight occurs between Jim and Hands resulting in Jim being stabbed while Hands suffers a gunshot wound and falls into the water, leading both to dire consequences.
- Jim's fear of falling into the water alongside Hands’ body symbolizes his internal struggle between survival and the chaos surrounding him.
Assurances and Manipulations
- Silver expresses a desire for Jim to join him, indicating his strategic need for support amid collapsing pirate ranks.
- The bad pirates conspire to kill Jim, revealing their treacherous intentions and the precarious situation Jim finds himself in.
Political Maneuvering
- Silver and Jim create a façade where Jim acts as a hostage to maintain the illusion of Silver's control over the mutineers, showcasing Silver’s cunning nature.
The Black Spot
- The pirates present Silver with a "Black Spot," a traditional pirate summons indicating danger or judgment, showcasing their discontent with his leadership.
- Silver warns the crew of bad luck for their action, suggesting superstitions play a role in their decision-making.
Jim's Realizations
- Jim faces his fear and writes about Long John Silver's manipulative game, recognizing Silver's attempt to keep the mutineers united while prioritizing his own survival amidst the frenzy.
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