Questions and Answers
What is the name of the tavern Jim goes to deliver a note to Long John?
Spy glass
What does Jim notice about Long John Silver?
Why was Jim originally suspicious about Long John Silver?
Thought it was the pirate Billy Bones was talking about.
Who leaves the tavern without paying their bill?
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Who did Jim think would be the 'best shipmate' after meeting him?
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What three people go to the ship together at the end of Chapter 8?
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Who was Captain Flint?
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Who keeps disappearing drunk as the 1st mate?
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Where did Jim fall asleep and what was he getting in there?
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Why was Captain Smollett so upset when he joined the cruise?
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Who does Jim not like Captain Smollett cause he tells him to go help who downstairs while they are moving the ammunition?
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Who takes over as the 1st mate since Mr. Arrow is always drunk?
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LJS lost his leg during the same incident that caused who to become blind?
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What was the name of Flint's old ship that LJS once sailed on?
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Who does LJS flatter while Jim is sleeping in the apple barrel?
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LJS, young sailor Dick, and Israel plot against who in Chapter 11?
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Jim jumps out of the apple barrel when he hears what?
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What island are they heading to?
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Does Jim tell the three men about the conspiracy he hears between LJS and young mate Dick?
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Who immediately admits to making a mistake about assembling this crew after hearing this news?
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Who does the captain put his faith in to be an 'intermediate' between the pirates and the other three honest crewmen?
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What was another nickname for LJS?
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How many hills does Treasure Island have?
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What hill does LJS tell them to start their search on?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Locations
- Spyglass Tavern: Place where Jim delivers a note to Long John Silver (LJS).
- Long John Silver: A cheerful one-legged man, initially suspected to be a pirate discussed by Billy Bones.
- Black Dog: Character who leaves the tavern without paying his bill.
- Captain Flint: A 200-year-old parrot associated with pirates, originally sailed with Flint.
- Mr. Arrow: The first mate who frequently disappears due to drunkenness.
- Job Anderson: Takes over as first mate after Mr. Arrow's consistent drunkenness.
Important Events and Plot Points
- Jim falls asleep in an apple barrel while trying to get apples, leading to significant observations.
- Captain Smolett expresses frustration about the crew's knowledge of the treasure mission, fearing mutiny.
- Jim feels uneasy when asked to help the cook instead of being involved in handling ammunition.
- LJS lost his leg in the same explosion that caused Pew to become blind.
- The crew discusses their experience sailing on "The Hispaniola," Flint's old ship.
Conspiracies and Conflicts
- LJS and young sailor Dick plot against Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey, and Captain Smolett.
- Jim overhears a conspiracy involving LJS and reports it to the three honest crewmen.
- Trelawney admits to misjudgment in assembling the crew upon hearing Jim's news.
Journey to Treasure Island
- The ship is approaching "Skeleton Island," designated as their treasure search destination.
- LJS directs them to begin searching on the highest hill, known as Spyglass Hill.
- Treasure Island features three hills, a notable geographical detail to be aware of.
Other Notable Information
- LJS refers to himself as "Barbecue," another nickname reflecting his persona.
- Jim plays a crucial role as the intermediary between the pirates and the honest crew to uncover further plans.
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