Treasure Island Ch. 3

What does Jim see at the quay in Bristol?

• ships of all sizes and nations.

• Beggars asking for coins.

• Pirates ready to steal from anyone who comes close enough.

• Captain Jack Sparrow.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is Jim’s first impression of Long John Silver?

• He thinks he is kind and intelligent

• He knows he is a pirate.

• He is suspicious of him.

• He looks up to him almost like a father.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Is there anything that might suggest that Jim’s positive first impression of Long John Silver may be wrong?

• Captain Billy had warned him about a one-legged man.

• He had a black spot drawn on his hand.

• He was rude to everyone in the Inn.

• He only talked about the treasure.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does Jim think of Long John Silver after seeing Black Dog in Silver’s tavern?

• He feels a little suspicious because Long John Silver seems to know Black Dog.

• He feels better because Black Dog was captured.

• Jim thinks Long John Silver had to be a pirate.

• Jim realizes all pirates are actually hard working men.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why is Captain Smollett upset?

• He is upset because people know they are going after treasure and its no longer a secret.

• He thought the voyage would only be 1 week and now it will be 1 year.

• He thought he was going to be the only crew member but now they have many others.

• He wanted to leave already but they are wasting time.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What do you think Jim means when he says that he wonders about Silver’s choice of name for his parrot, Captain Flint?

• He is worried Long John Silver still has a positive connection with Captain Flint who was a bad person.

• He is worried Long Jon Silver is Captain Flint in disguise.

• He is worried the other parrots on board the ship will be jealous.

• He thinks parrots are annoying noisy creatures.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Jim mean when he says that Silver “smiled in a way that made me think he was either the best of men—or the worst of men”?

• Jim hasn't figured out if Long John Silver is a good or bad guy.

• Captain Flint is going to take too much time to take care of.

• Long John Silver has two personalities and Jim doesn't know which one he is talking to.

• Jim wants to believe in Long John Silver no matter what.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

How does Jim react when he sees the quay?

• He is disgusted with the amount of trash and debris.

• He is captivated with all of the ships and sailors.

• He starts to miss home.

• He is surprised there are so many ships since it is winter.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3