Treasure Island Key Events and Characters

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Who came ashore and what song is one of them humming?

At 1:30 two boatloads of sailors came ashore from the Hispaniola. One of them is humming An Irish marching song, 'LILLIBULLERO'.

What does Tom Redruth come to tell Doctor Lively, and what is his response?

He tells him that Jim has also slipped ashore. Doctor Lively is worried for Jim's safety.

When Doctor Lively feels restless, what does he decide to do?

He decides to use a tiny rowboat to go ashore with Hunter, in secret, to look for information.

What does Doctor Lively find at the top of the hill?

An abandoned fort with a spring of fresh water. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Lively think when he finds the spring of fresh water at the abandoned fort?

While the ship is well-provisioned and would be easy to defend, there isn't enough water on board for a long battle against the pirates. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Lively think happened when he hears a scream?

He thinks it's Jim who's been killed. And he and Hunter run back to the ship. Signup and view all the answers

On board the ship, what does Squire Trelawney think when they hear the scream?

He thinks it's Dr. Lively and Hunter who were killed. Signup and view all the answers

What does Captain Smollett say of the sailor who turned pale at the sound of the scream?

That he thinks that man will join the loyal party. Signup and view all the answers

What is Dr. Lively's plan for the abandoned stockade?

Use it to defend themselves. He secretly begins to load up the tiny rowboat with ammunition and provisions. Signup and view all the answers

After Captain and Trelawney stay on deck, what did they do to end the charade?

Trelawney took out his pistol and told Israel Hands (the leader of the six sailors still aboard the ship who are pretending to be loyal) to freeze. Signup and view all the answers

How do the sailors feel when they are surrounded by the Captain and Trelawney and what do they do?

They are totally confused but since they are totally surrounded with Captain Smollett and Trelawney on one end of the ship and Redruth on the other, they obediently go below deck. Signup and view all the answers

While all the activity is going on what do Dr. Lively, Hunter, and Joyce manage to do?

They set off to shore with the rowboat filled with provisions. Signup and view all the answers

What do Dr. Lively, Hunter, and Joyce do once they reach the fort?

They unload the rowboat into the fort. Dr. Lively and Hunter row back to the Hispaniola. Joyce stays behind to guard the fort armed with six guns. Signup and view all the answers

When Dr. Lively and Hunter are back on the Hispaniola they load the rowboat a second time. What do they do with the guns and ammunition they don't have room for?

They dump all the guns and ammunition over the side of the ship so the pirates can't use them. Signup and view all the answers

As the tide is starting to go out, what do Dr. Lively and Trelawney hear?

The sounds of the two boatloads of men coming back to the ship from their day on the island. Signup and view all the answers

What is the proof reading mistake here?

Lively says that both Hunter and Joyce are on shore at the fort, but he said that Joyce is alone just four paragraphs earlier. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Captain Smollett call out when they paddle around the front of the boat and why?

He orders Abraham Gray to join their party because he thought he might be loyal. Signup and view all the answers

How is Abraham able to join Captain Smollett?

When a fight breaks out, he bursts out and joins Smollett. They all head ashore in the tiny rowboat. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events and Characters

Two boatloads of sailors from Hispaniola arrive ashore; one hums "Lilliburlero," an Irish marching song.
Tom Redruth informs Doctor Lively that Jim has slipped ashore, raising Lively's concern for Jim's safety.
Doctor Lively decides to use a small rowboat with Hunter to secretly gather information onshore.

Discoveries and Plans

Doctor Lively discovers an abandoned fort equipped with a spring of fresh water on top of a hill.
Lively acknowledges that while the ship is stocked, insufficient water for a long battle against pirates could be a problem.
Hearing a scream, Dr. Lively fears Jim has been killed, prompting him and Hunter to rush back to the ship.

Reactions and Maneuvers

Squire Trelawney mistakenly believes the scream indicates the deaths of Doctor Lively and Hunter.
Captain Smollett suspects a sailor's pallor signifies potential disloyalty and thinks he may switch sides.
Doctor Lively plans to utilize the abandoned fort for defense and secretly loads their rowboat with ammunition and provisions.

Confrontations and Actions

To conclude the ruse aboard the ship, Trelawney leverages his pistol to command Israel Hands and the loyal-sailors to freeze.
Confusion ensues among the surrounded sailors; they ultimately comply and retreat below deck in obedience.
While this occurs, Doctor Lively, Hunter, and Joyce successfully row ashore with their provisions.

Fortification Efforts

Upon reaching the fort, they unload provisions; Doctor Lively and Hunter return to the Hispaniola, leaving Joyce to defend the fort with six guns.
Back on the Hispaniola, they discard excess guns and ammunition overboard to prevent pirate use.

Additional Developments

As the tide recedes, both Doctor Lively and Trelawney detect sounds signaling returning boatloads of men.
A proofreading error occurs when Doctor Lively mistakenly states both Hunter and Joyce are at the fort despite earlier indicating Joyce's sole occupancy.
Captain Smollett calls Abraham Gray to join their party, suspecting his loyalty; Gray seizes the opportunity during a skirmish, aligning himself with Smollett as they head to shore in the rowboat.

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Explore the significant events and character developments in 'Treasure Island'. This quiz delves into the thrilling moments involving Doctor Lively, Jim, and their plans against pirate threats. Test your knowledge of the plot details and character reactions as the story unfolds.