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Treasure Island - Chapters 13 - 18

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What happens to the crew when they see Treasure Island?
They become undisciplined.
What is the big threat at the time of their arrival at the island?
That the pirates commit mutiny.
How does Captain Smolett counter the bad mood of the crew?
He gives them an afternoon on the island.
Why is Jim sneaky and sly?
He jumps into one of the gigs that's going to shore.
What is the second sneaky thing that Jim does?
As soon as the boat hits the shore, he jumps out of it and runs into the forest.
Whose voices does Jim hear when he's in the forest?
A pirate's and also Long John Silver's.
How does LJS show himself to be cruel and violent?
He and his crew kill two of the honest hands.
What does Jim call LJS now?
A monster.
Why does Jim now feel trapped, hiding in the forest?
He can't get anything to eat in the forest and he can't go down to the beach because the pirates are there.
When Jim is in the forest, who does he meet?
Ben Gunn
What reassures Jim facing this new threat?
He remembers that he has a pistol and can use it.
Why is Ben Gunn on the island?
He was marooned.
Why does Ben Gunn say that he is rich?
Because he found the treasure.
What does Ben Gunn want ST to do for him?
He wants him to give him a safe passage back to England, in exchange for a thousand pounds.
How long has Ben Gunn been on the island?
Three years.
What does Jim see above the stockade?
The Union Jack.
How does the doctor feel about Jim being on the island?
He and the other honest men don't doubt him but they are worried for his safety.
Why do the honest men bring supplies to the stockade?
They are preparing for a battle with the mutineers.
What does Abraham Gray decide to do ?
He decides to join the honest men.
What threat did the honest men forget about that is still on the ship?
The long nine.
What does it mean to be a 'deadshot'?
It means to be an extremely accurate marksman.
What happens to the gallipot on the fifth trip to the island and it's gravely overloaded?
When ST fires at Israel Hands on the ship, the gallipot capsizes and they lose a lot of supplies and arms.
What kind of danger presents itself when the men have almost arrived at the stockade? (Ch.18)
Seven mutineers appear before them and start shooting at them.
What does Captain Smolett hoist on the roof?
The colours or Union Jack.
Why is Captain Smolett now worried?
He's worried that they won't have enough supplies to last out a prolonged attack by the mutineers.
Who was shooting cannon balls at the stockade from the schooner?
Israel Hands, the gunner.
Why is Captain Smolett happy that the mutineers on the ship are shooting at the stockade?
Because they're using up their gunpowder and musket balls.
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