Treasure Island chapter 4 quiz

. Why is Jim surprised by the coolness with which Silver declares his knowledge of the island?

When Jim says, “I had, by this time, such a fear of his cruelty and duplicity . . .,” what does he mean?

. What does it mean when Jim says, “I could scarcely conceal a shudder”?

Why would Jim be afraid when Silver places his hand on Jim’s shoulder?

The idiom “like the palm of his hand” means

• he doesn't know where he's going

• He is lost

• He knows the passage well

• He knows a little bit.

"We are in a real pickle" is an idiom that means what?

• Things are easy

• I am eating a pickle

• we are in a difficult situation

• we are buying pickles for dinner

What does the simile “He’ll bring ’em on board again, mild as lambs” mean? The mean will be_

• happy

• sad

• calm

• sleepy

What do you think the phrase “taken into our confidence” means?

Why does Captain Smollett have a copy of the map that does NOT show where the treasure is buried?

• he lost the map

• so the other men won't see the map

• He wants the treasure for himself

• He wants to share the map with the crew.

. Why does Jim’s mood turn to fear and anxiety after he overhears the conversation among the crew?