1. Page 117, Paragraph 1
What is clever about captain Stache’s plan? Why does Smee call the Englishman foolish? What do think you would have done if you had been in the Englishmen’s position?
2. Page 123, Paragraph 3
“Prepare to board! Stache shouted, his excitement building. This was the moment a pirate lived for.”
What moment is he talking about? What might that moment be for you? Why might yours differ from the pirate’s?
3. Page 129, Paragraph 2
“Meanwhile, the world’s most vicious pirate is hunting us down in the fastest ship afloat.”
How do you think Molly is feeling right now? Why might Molly feel alone? Who do you think Molly will choose as her ally?
4. Page 132, Paragraph 3
“The name of the ship will be the Jolly Roger.”
What do we know about the Jolly Roger from our previous research? Do you think this is a good quality name for the ship? Is it scary?
5. Page 134, Paragraph 4
“But seeing this thing coming toward him now, Black Stache, just for a moment, was afraid.”
Why is unusual about Black Stache being afraid? Why do you think this storm would be so scary? What effect might this have on his goals?
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