Question 1

Why did Captain Smollett put up a flag earlier on the fort?

Accepted Answer

To tell the pirates that he controlled the fort.

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To signal a party was happening

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To warn other ships away

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To call for reinforcements

Question 2

Why did Ben Gun refuse to go inside the fort? Or Ben Gun was a careful person ?

Accepted Answer

He did not know if he could trust the people inside it.

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He wanted to eat berries first

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He was afraid of the dark

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He preferred to stay outside

Question 3

Why did Ben Gun seem a little crazy?

Accepted Answer

As he lived alone on the island for three years.

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He loved to sing

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He had a pet parrot

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He didn't eat properly

Question 4

How did Jim know that the pirates controlled the ship?

Accepted Answer

The ship had the pirates' flag.

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He saw them on deck

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He was told by Captain Smollett

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He heard them talking

Question 5

Why did Jim and the men wish that the pirates would leave with the ship?

Accepted Answer

if they left with the ship&#44; they could wait for help to arrive.

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They were tired of the pirates

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They needed food

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They wanted the ship for themselves

Question 6

What were Silver's two offers and one threat regarding the truce?

Accepted Answer

To take them home or somewhere safe if they gave him the map&#44; or stay on the island  wait for help. His threat was the sound of guns. Silver would fight them.

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He said they could join him

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He promised treasure for loyalty

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He would leave them alone if they agreed

Question 7

Why did Silver come to the fort with a white flag?

Accepted Answer

To show that they wanted a truce.

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To surrender completely

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To warn them of danger

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To ask for food

Question 8

Would you accept Silver's truce if you were Captain Smollett? Why

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't accept it as Silver wanted to deceive them.

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I would accept it for peace

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I would ignore Silver

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I would consult my men

Question 9

Did Silver really want a truce?

Accepted Answer

Yes, he wanted a truce but only if they agreed to his offer.

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Yes, he wanted to be friends

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No, he wanted to capture them

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No, he wanted to fight

Question 10

Captain Smollett killed two birds with one stone when he gave everyone in the fort a job to do.
Explain.

Accepted Answer

The expression means to do two things at the same time. to keep them busy and this make them feel better.

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To handle things individually

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To be very efficient

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To make a mistake

Question 11

Captain Smollett was a good leader. Illustrate.

Accepted Answer

He could control his men and made a good plan to beat the pirates.

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he wanted a truce to make a plan

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He couldn't control his men and made a good plan to beat the pirates.

Question 12

Do you agree with the idea that it was better if the pirates left the island with the ship?

Accepted Answer

No, I don’t think so. As they should find the treasure first.

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Yes, I think so. As they should kill the other men.

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Yes ,they could stay on the island and wait for help

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