“The captain’s wounded,” said Mr. Trelawney. “Have they run?” asked Mr. Smollett. “All that could, you may be bound,” returned the doctor; “but there’s five of them will never run again.” “Five!” cried the captain. “Come, that’s better. Five against three leaves us four to nine. That’s better odds than we had at starting. We were seven to nineteen then, or thought we were, and that’s as bad to bear.” * *The mutineers were soon only eight in number, for the man shot by Mr. Trelawney on board the schooner died that same evening of his wound. But this was, of course, not known till after by the faithful party.

Vocabulary—context meaning: In the line 'This is as dull as the doldrums,' what does 'doldrums' most nearly mean as used here?

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Main idea: Which choice best states the main idea of this chapter ('The Attack')?

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Inference: Based on the line 'I've given Silver a broadside. I pitched it in red-hot on purpose; and before the hour's out, as he said, we shall be boarded,' what can be inferred about Captain Smollett's intentions?

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Theme connection: Consider the passage 'Quarters!' he roared ... 'Gray, I'll put your name in the log; you've stood by your duty like a seaman. Mr. Trelawney, I'm surprised at you, sir.' Which theme from Treasure Island does this most strongly connect to?

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