Treasure Island
What does Jim’s father do for a living?
He is an innkeeper at the Admiral Benbow Inn
Who is the black knight?
The black night is Pellinore
Why is the crowd so pleased with the result of the fight between Eric of Lincoln and the beggar?
The crowd is pleased with the beggar because he shared his contest earning with the town.
The people did not like Eric of Lincoln because he was a bully who suffered at his hands.
Why can’t Johnny leave the Lapham’s and work for Paul Revere? What does Paul Revere offer Johnny?
If he left the Lapham’s, nothing would get done and they would starve. Paul Revere offers Johnny to apprentice him and that he would pay him more than usual and buy his unexpired time.
Why is Mrs. Rachel Lynde surprisedh by Marilla and Matthew? Who do they go to?
She is surprised because Matthew and Marilla are going to adopt a child from an Orphanage. They go to Mrs. Spencer
How does Jim get free from the mast?
He shudders violently, and the bit of skin pulls away. His coat and shirt tear away too, and he climbs down.
Why will the Grail depart Britain never more to be seen?
The Grail will depart Britain forever because of the evil lives of the people
What happens when Robin blows his horn three times? When the Friar whistles?
When Robin Hood blows his horn, fifty of his men who are outlaws come to fight with him, and when the Friar whistles fifty powerful dogs come to his rescue
Johnny had missed the afternoon dinner at the Lapham’s house because ______________________
Mrs. Lapham, Madge and Dorcas complained he ate too much and did too little
Why does Anne like to give names to everything, including geraniums?
Anne feels it makes things seem more like people if she names them. Also, she is afraid they may get hurt feelings if they are not named.
What happens to the three pirates left alive?
They are left marooned on the island because the captain and squire do not want to risk another mutiny. Besides they would be taking them home only to face the Gallows.
What does the Round Table represent or symbolize to Arthur?
The Round Table represents the perfect world to Arthur. It will be a place with high standards of behavior and love for all. Also, since it is round, there is no head or foot of the table and all the knights can be considered equal.
The Queen is trying to win a wager against the ___________. As a prize, the Queen will give ___________ pounds to the winner of the contest. The Queen will grant ___________ on their behalf for the outlaws. (fill in the blank)
King;500 pounds;amnesty
What did Rab ask about his cup after he was arrested? What is Johnny’s response to this?
Rab asks Johnny if he had shown the cup to any living soul before Aug 23rd. Johnny said he showed Cilla the cup on the 3rd of July. Cilla is Johnny’s witness to prove Mr. Lyte wrong on accusing Johnny of stealing
Who is Anne's academic rival? What subject is her biggest challenge? Why does this subject make Anne feel so awful?
Gilbert Blythe is her rival. Geometry is her biggest struggle. She feels awful because there is no scope for imagination.
How is Jim wounded?
Israel Hands pins him with his dagger to the mast.
How does Arthur know that Excalibur has been tossed into the water?
Arthur asks Sir Bedivere to throw Excalibur into the water and then tell him what happened. He knows the sword has not been thrown in the first two times. But on the third time, Bedivere reports that a hand rose from the water, grabbed the sword and pulled it under water. Arthur then knows that Excalibur is gone.
How did Sir Richard of Lea lose his riches?
Sir Richard of Lea had his family with him (wife and son). Sir Richard of Lea’s son had been trained by a squire to go and compete in jousting tournaments. His son accidently killed one of the knights and left his father in debt. His father sold his castles and the rest of his belongings and left 400 pounds.
What does Mrs. Bessie reveal to Johnny? Does Johnny feel differently about Mrs. Bessie now?
She calmed Johnny's worry about the girls by mentioning that she will be there with them. She says that she is allowed to share this secret with him if he keeps his mouth shut that she has been working with Sam Adams secretly for years. She says "If there were Daughters of Liberty, I'd be one."
What does Anne's confess to Aunt Josephine?
Anne confeses to Aunt Josephine that it is her fault that she and Diana leaped onto the bed. Anne says that Diana would never have thought of such an idea and that it is unjust to blamer Diana.
What does Jim mean when he says that Silver has "a foot in either camp"?
If the mutineers find the treasure, Silver will stick with the plan to kill the honest men, probably including Jim, and get away with the money. If that fails, he'll throw in his lot with the Squire's party, and return home with the rescue ship and remind the doctor and Jim of how they promised to testify on his behalf.
Explain the custom of the castle.
The custom of the castle applies to any unmarried maiden. In order to heal the woman of the castle who has been ill for a long time, the blood of a king’s daughter is needed. It requires the lady to fill a silver dish with blood from her right arm. The blood will be used to anoint the woman.
Describe the beggar Robin meet's, what does he look like?, how does he behave
Bare legged, and bare armed, and over his shoulder he carried bulging bag that was buckled by a leather strap, and 3 hats 🎩 upon his head and a quarterstaff
Why did Johnny worry about Rab? What was he involved with?
Johnny was worried Rab had been captured for selling muskets. He know the soldiers could tar and feather/kill torture him. Rab did this for his passionate desire for a good gun. Farmer was caught & tarred in feathers, while Rab escaped. Johnny Tremain knew the Farmers were doing it for the love of money and not the love of freedom.
When Marilla tells Matthew, "When I fall it will be time enough to put your oar in." What does this statemnt mean. (Please explain in detail for full points)
This is an analogy of Matthew and Marilla on a boat. Marilla will steer and control the boat with her oar, but Matthew will not have his oar in the water until given permission by Marilla. Anne is the boat being steered. Marilla is taking control of raising Anne and Matthew is only allowed to help when allowed to interefere.