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- What did he think of the crew he had got? What did Captain Smollett think of them? Who had really selected them?
- What hint do you get from the fact that "Black Dog" appeared at Silver's Inn?
- How did Silver allay Jim's suspicions? What did the Squire and the Doctor think of Silver?
- What are the first hints of coming trouble that Captain Smollett sees? "Why does he say "Treasure is ticklish work"?
- Note the song that the men sing as the ship sails. Where have you read it before?
- What was Jim's "adventure of the apple barrel? Note how the whole situation comes out in Silver's talk.
- What qualities does Jim show in this incident? What saved him from discovery?
- What steps do the owners of the vessel take when they hear his story?
- Retell in writing one of the incidents of the voyage which you think interesting.
PART III
- What signs of coming trouble does Jim observe?
- How does John Silver act?
- Why were the men sent "on shore leave"?
- What came of Jim's going ashore without leave?
- What was the island ike?
- Describe Silver's interview with Tom.
- Who was "the man of the island"? How does he show that he has lived a long time alone?
- What hint is there that he may be of use to the Squire and his friends?
PART IV
- Why are these chapters (XVI-XVIII) told by the doctor
- Why did his party decide to occupy the old stockade?
- What adventures did they have in landing their supplies?
- How many men are in the faithful party? .
- How did Ben Gunn help them?
- How did the men in the stockade prepare to resist attack?
- Describe Silver's embassy.
- What were the results of the fight at the stockade?
