english Flashcards
Why did Captain Bill Bones come to the Admiral Benbow?
Captain came to the Admiral Benbow Inn because he wanted to bring all of his shipmates into the Inn to tear it into pieces and ruin the Inn.
What duty did Jim do for the captain?
Jim gave the Captain some rum when he said that he needed it.
Was the captain’s presence at the inn good or bad for business? Why?
Mr. Hawkins thought it was bad because the captain would frighten people away, but Jim thought it might be good because people enjoyed the captain’s stories—even if they were scared of him.
Who was the only man who stood up to Captain Bill Bones?
Dr. Livesey stood up to Bill bones.
Why didn’t Captain Bill Bones kill Black Dog?
Captain Bones didn’t kill Black Dog because the Admiral Benbow Inn sign fell, and his sword got caught in it, and was stuck.
What diagnosis did the doctor make after examining Captain Bones, and what remedy did he
recommend?
He said that the captain had had a stroke. He took some of the captain’s blood, told him to stop overindulging in rum, and told him to rest at least for a week.
For what reason did Pew come to see Captain Bill Bones?
Pew came to see Captain because he wanted to give him the black spot with a massage on the back.
Why did Jim and Mrs. Hawkins go to the neighboring hamlet after Captain Bones’ death?
Certain that Bones’ enemies will break into the inn to get whatever is in the chest, Jim and his mother go to the neighboring hamlet for help, but the name of Captain Flint and the sightings of the smuggler’s ship in the cove are too much for the fearful villagers.
How did Jim and Mrs. Hawkins discover the map?
Jim and his mother open the sea chest and find an oilskin pouch and decide to take it and run because of pirates who were coming.
For what reason did Jim ride with Dogger to see Dr. Livesey?
Since Dr. Livesey was a magistrate, Jim thought the oilcloth would be safest in his keeping.
After he had seen the contents of the oilcloth, what plans did the squire make?
The squire made plans to set sail with the best crew and a lot of food and money to find the treasure.
