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Jim telling the story about what is happening to him is an example of a
A flashback
Why do men in the neighboring village refuse to help Jim and his mom?
They are afraid of the pirates.
Who did Dr. Livesey send to his seat like a "beaten dog?"
Billy Bones
What is the "oilskin package?"
the treasure map
What is a "lubber?"
A clumsy and inexperienced sailor
Why is Jim suspicious of Long John Silver?
He hangs around with Black Dog.
Why does Jim dream about a one-legged man at the beginning of the novel?
Billy Bones talks to Jim and scares him.
What is a "schooner?"
A ship
What are "duff" and "grog?"
Pudding and rum.
Why did Jim get angry with his mother?
For taking too long to count the money/for fainting
Why did Jim cry after Bill died?
He was still emotional after his dad's death.
Why is the doctor afraid of the squire?
The squire might give away information about the treasure map.
What is the point of view of the novel?
1st person
Why does Jim agree to bring a glass of rum to Billy Bones even though the doctor said it would kill him?
Jim's father is sick and he wants to keep Billy Bones quiet.
Who are the "gentlemen of fortune?"
pirates
What is the real name of Treasure Island?
Skull Island
What is the black spot a symbol of?
Death
Why did Jim and his mother not grab the captain's money? What was difficult about the money?
What does the squire mean when he calls Jim a "trump?"
Jim is a winner.
Why is Jim afraid of the blind beggar?
He grabbed Jim's arm and threatened to break it.
Why does Captain SMollett dislike the crew?
They know more than he does about the trip.
What is the main conflict of the novel?
Will Jim Hawkins find the treasure?
Where is Jim when he receives the black spot?
At the inn.
Who does Jim show the map to first?
Dr. Livesey
Where is Jim hiding when he overhears Long John Silver's plan for a mutiny?
In an apple barrel