"My Life Hangs in the Balance"

In the second paragraph on page 72, how does the phrase "to feed the fishes" contribute to the meaning of the passage in which it is used? (page 72)

The idiom "tit for tat" means given in exchange for something equal or comparable. How does this apply to the story? (page 73)

In the conversation between Silver and Jim Hawlins, dialogue is used to show rather than tell what happens. What do you learn from that conversation? (page 73)

Based on what Silver tells Jim, why is Silver protecting Jim? (page 73)

What is the reason Silver gives the other pirates for why he is protecting Jim? (page 75)

Why did the pirates decide not to go forward with their mutiny? (page 76)

The text says that Jim has a hard time sleeping while Silver does not. What is being conveyed about these two characters? Are they similar or are they different? What does this suggest about them as people? (page 76)

A simile is a comparison of two different things, usually using like or as. There are several similes in this chapter, some of which are located on pages 78 and 79. Record one simile exactly as it appears in the text. (page 78-79)

At the end of the chapter, Silver says, "Should be child's play to find the loot now!" From the context of the sentence, will it be easy or hard to find the treasure? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. (page 79)

Put the following significant events in the order that they happen in the story.

1. The crew gives Long John Silver the black sport, indicating they are going to mutiny.
2. Long John Silver and his men set out in search of the treasure.
3. Long John Silver shows the men that he has Flint's treasure map.
4. Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins make a deal to look out for one another.