Question

Read the quote from chapters 1-3 of Treasure Island. "He cleared the hilt of his cutlass and loosened the blade in the sheath; and all the time we were waiting there he kept

swallowing as if he felt what we used to call a lump in the throat." Based on these actions, what emotion is Black Dog feeling?
A. Anger
B. Fear
C. Joy
D. Excitement

Answer 1

It’s B, fear because it says that he felt as if he had a lump in his throat and that usually happens when your scared.