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by Robert Louis Stevenson

Stevenson conceived of the idea of Treasure Island (originally titled, "The Sea Cook: A Story for Boys") from a map of an imaginary, romantic island idly drawn by Stevenson and his stepson on a rainy day in Breamar, Scotland. Stevenson had just returned from his first stay in America, with memories…

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The term "spyglass" has been used several times so far in the novel. How does the author use it to link the story together?
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describe what trelawney accomplished in bristol
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What is your first immpression of Long John Silver from the squire's letter?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 24, 2012 6:31 PM
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Describe and explain the relationship between the Squire, Doctor, and Captain Smollett. Chapter 10
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What happened to Mr.Arrow? Do you believe this? in chapter 10.
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What happened to Mr.Arrow? Do you believe this? in chapter 10.
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How does having a narrator like Jim aid in telling the story?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jan 21, 2012 9:24 AM
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How does Silver overcome Jim's mistrust of him? in chapter 8.
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jan 21, 2012 9:11 AM
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Describe the apperence of Long John Silver as seen by Jim in chapter 8?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jan 21, 2012 9:02 AM
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Describe all the feelings that Jim is experiencing in chapter 7. Explain why he feels them. Be specific
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jan 21, 2012 8:41 AM
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what is your favorite novel
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What is your first immpression of Long John Silver from the squire's letter?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jan 21, 2012 8:23 AM
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What kept the treasure seekers from departing as quickly as they hoped?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jan 21, 2012 8:19 AM
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Has the character Jim changed in the course of the novel so far?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 19, 2012 5:04 PM
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Has the character Jim changed in the course of the novel so far?
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What were the men looking for at the inn? Why was it so important to them?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 18, 2012 3:09 PM
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Why did the blind beggar come to the inn ?
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Why did the blind beggar come to the inn ?
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describe the character Black Dog.
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 15, 2012 4:41 PM
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Who was Flint and how did the captain know him?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 14, 2012 10:27 PM
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What is foreboding about the squire's comment "I'll be as silent as the grave" ? Does it give us a hint of what is about to happen? What do you think that will be?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 14, 2012 10:24 PM
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What evidence is there in the text that Jim's mother was an honest person? in chapter 4
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 14, 2012 10:19 PM
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What conclusions can you draw from the contents of the captain's sea chest? in chapter 4
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 14, 2012 10:17 PM
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What is the signifigance of the "black spot" ?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 14, 2012 10:11 PM
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What more do we learn about Flint in chapter 6?
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