Question 1

Why did Captain Smollett think they could win after the fight?

Accepted Answer

There were fewer pirates now because some of them died in the fight.

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They had more men than the pirates.

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The fort was impenetrable.

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The pirates were inexperienced.

Question 2

What was Jim's plan when he saw the little boat?

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He planned to cut the rope of the anchor to make the ship float away.

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He aimed to take the boat back to the fort.

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He intended to hide in the boat.

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He wanted to signal for help.

Question 3

Was Jim's plan successful until the end?

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No, it was only initially successful until his boat was carried in the waves.

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Yes, he reached the shore.

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No, he sank immediately.

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Yes, he escaped safely.

Question 4

Why did Jim expect a 'terrible end'?

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He thought that his boat was going to sink.

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He was lost at sea.

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He saw a storm approaching.

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He heard pirates nearby.

Question 5

What did Dr. Livesy want to ask Ben Gunn?

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He wanted to ask him about the place of the treasure.

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He wanted to know about the pirates.

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He wanted to ask about his health.

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He wanted to recruit him for the fight.

Question 6

Why did Captain Smollett ask two men to attack the north side of the fort?

Accepted Answer

Because he believed that it was the weakest side.

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To gather more supplies.

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To keep morale high for the crew.

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To distract the pirates elsewhere.

Question 7

What made Jim brave in the story?

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He left the fort alone and went to the ship to cut the rope of the anchor.

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He volunteered for a dangerous mission.

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He stayed to protect the fort.

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He fought a pirate single-handedly.

Question 8

Why was Captain Smollett considered a good captain?

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Because he made good decisions in the fight with the pirates.

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He was liked by all the crew.

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He had a previous successful voyage.

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He never lost a battle.

Question 9

Why did Dr. Livesy choose to leave the fort alone?

Accepted Answer

He wanted to find Ben Gunn.

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He wanted to scout for supplies.

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He wanted to lead a counterattack.

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He needed to escape the pirates.

Question 10

Do you think Captain Smollett was a good captain? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because he made good decisions in the fight with the pirates.

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No, because he was too cautious.

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No, because he didn't make any decisions.

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Yes, because he let the pirates win.

Question 11

Why do you think the north was the weakest side in the fort?

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The  lack of natural defenses compared to the other sides&#44; making it more easy to attack.

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It faced the least amount of fire.

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It was poorly constructed.

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It had no  army.

Question 12

The pirates tried to enter the fort. Was that right? Why?

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No, as it would be easy for the men inside it to kill them.

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Yes, they had a better strategy.

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Yes, it was a brave move.

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No, they were afraid of the cannons.

Question 13

Why did Captain Smollett say, 'I know that we can win after the fight'?

Accepted Answer

There were fewer pirates now because some of them died in the fight.

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They received reinforcements.

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His crew was fully equipped.

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The fort had strong walls.

Question 14

What was Jim's plan when he saw the little boat? Was his plan successful till the end?

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to cut the rope of the anchor to make the ship float away. This plan was a success until his boat was carried in the waves.

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He wanted to sink the boat.

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He intended to sail the boat away immediately.

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He planned to hide in the boat.

Question 15

Jim was brave. Explain.

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He left the fort alone and went to the ship to cut the rope of the anchor.

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He fought against multiple pirates.

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He stayed behind to protect others.

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He made a plan to escape with the treasure.

Question 16

Was Jim right to cut the rope on the Hispaniola? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

He wasn't right as the wind led his boat to large waves and he waited to die.

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Yes, the ship needed to move.

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No&#44; he lost his friends and good meals.

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Yes&#44; he was trying to save others. but failed

Question 17

Why did Jim expect a 'terrible end'?

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He thought that his boat was going to sink.

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He expected to be captured.

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He feared the pirates would find him.

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He believed he was lost forever.

Question 18

Jim was lucky. Why do you think that?

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As he didn't die when he couldn't control the boat.

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He received help from others.

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He had a map to guide him.

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He found a life jacket.

Question 19

Why do you think Dr. Livesy wanted to find Ben Gunn?

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He wanted to ask him about the place of the treasure.

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He wanted to warn him about the pirates.

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He needed a companion for the journey.

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He had lost something important.

Question 20

Why do you think Dr. Livesy left the fort alone?

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As he wanted to find Ben Gunn.

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He wanted to scout for pirates.

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He needed to gather supplies.

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He was seeking treasure for himself.

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