10 The Treasure Hunt Chapter BEFORE READING 1 Look at the title. In your own words explain what a treasure hunt is. ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Do you remember which character/s said these words to whom? All sentences are in Chapter 9. a. I m not afraid of you. Kill me, if you want. .................................................... b. I ve always thought you were a smart boy. You are exactly like me, when I was young. ......................................................................................................... c. Let s kill him! ...................................................................................................................... d. I am on the squire s side now. I know when a game is lost. ............ e. We ll all die on the gallows, thanks to you. ................................................... f. Yes, I made a bargain with our enemies! You know why? Look there: that s why! ............................................................................................................................ g. That s Flint s signature! .................................................................................................. h. That s a kind of fate. You always save our lives! ......................................... i. Jump over the fence. Come with me, quick! ................................................ j. Why did you give me the map? .......................................................................... k. Don t hurry to look for the treasure. And be careful. There will be problems. .............................................................................................................................. 3 Making predictions. Answer the following questions. a. Look at the picture. Will the pirates find the treasure? ........................ ..................................................................................................................................................... b. When Dr Livesey said There will be problems , what did he mean? ..................................................................................................................................................... c. Who is more in danger now, Jim or Silver? ................................................. d. Do you think the story will have a happy ending? .................................. ..................................................................................................................................................... e. What will happen to the pirates? ........................................................................ f. What will happen to Jim and his friends? ...................................................... 106