4 The Apple Barrel Chapter BEFORE READING 1 See how much you remember. Who said the following sentences? a. b. c. d. Jim, help me to get up. I must go away! ..................................................... This man has had a stroke, as I warned him. .......................................... Take me in, or I ll break your arm! ................................................................. I just want what is due to us, not a penny more. ............................... ..................................................................................................................................................... e. Stay where you are, you dogs! Look for him. ......................................... f. Of course, Livesey. I ll be as silent as the grave. ..................................... g. I believe that you have two honest men on board: the captain and Mr Silver! ............................................................................................................................ h. Well, what will Squire Trelawney think of me now? ............................ ..................................................................................................................................................... i. I don t like this voyage and I don t like the men either! .................. ..................................................................................................................................................... j. Pieces of eight! ............................................................................................................. 2 In Chapter 3 you read that Silver s parrot is called Captain Flint and his tavern The Spy-glass. Do you remember when you found these two names in the previous chapters for the first time? .............................................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Do you think this is a coincidence? In your opinion, who really is Long John Silver and what will happen next? .............................................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Look at the title. This is the definition of barrel you find in a dictionary: A large curved container, with a flat top and bottom, made of wood or metal and used to store food or liquids . Write down five things that can be stored in a barrel. .............................................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................................. 39