Characters
Who was captivated by the things he saw at the quay in Bristol?
Jim
What is a quay?
a dock
What said, "The doctor arrived last night. Now our ship's company is complete..."
Squire Trelawney
What was like a shimmering peach above the city?
Bristol
Who was dressed like a naval officer in a new suit?
Squire Trelawney
What does shrouded mean?
to cover or conceal
Who said, "Someone stop him! He's Black Dog!"
Who is being compared to a sprightly bird?
John Silver
Who did Jim see at the tavern?
Black Dog
John Silver's face brimming with intelligence. What does brimming mean?
to be full of
What compliment did Silver give to Jim?
Silver said Jim was smart.
The author compares John Silver big face to a what?
a ham
Captain Smollett
Silver taught Jim nautical terms. What does nautical mean?
relating to the sea or sailors
When the squire said, "Perhaps you do not like your employer, either?"
Who is Smollett's employer?
Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey
What two things are being compared.
A good fellow - and smart as paint.
the fellow and paint
Why did the squire say, "perhaps you do not like your employer, either?"
He was offended.
Captain Smollett is afraid the men will mutiny. What does mutiny mean?
a rebellion against the person in charge of the ship
Silver said, "This is Cap'n Flint, named for the famous buccaneer. And she predicts success for our voyage."
Who was Silver talking about?
the parrot
What was kept as clean as a pin?
the Hispaniola