POWDER & ARMS (Textbook Answers)
POWDER AND ARMS Textual Questions: 1. Why has Mr. Trelawney hired the captain, the ship and the crew? A n s : M r . T r e l a w ne y h a s h ir e d C a p t a i n S m o l l e t t , t h e s h i p , „ Hi s p a n i o l a ‟ a n d t h e c r e w because he was planning for a treasure hunt to an unknown island. It was quite obvious that in order to accomplish this huge task, he needed more men and experienced officers who could guide them on their journey and help overcome predicaments. 2. Why is the Captain displeased? Ans: Captain Smollett, right from his appearance in the story, seemed to be upset and angry over too many things. When asked by Squire Trelawney about the worthiness of the ship and the sail, the captain candidly replied that he did not like the cruise, the men and even his officer who was none other than the Squire himsel...