Aye Matey Pirate Quiz
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Tales of old Cape Cod aren't complete without references to pirates and pirate treasure. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of all things having to do with pirates! (Sources: Cape Cod Times archives, www. Capecodtravel. Com)
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When was International Talk like a Pirate Day created?
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1965
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1975
- C.
1985
- D.
1995
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D. 1995Explanation
International Talk like a Pirate Day is a holiday created as an inside joke by a pair of friends in 1995 and popularized when it was mentioned in a column by humorist Dave Barry in 2002.Rate this question:
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How old was young John King when he became a pirate in 1717?
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Eight
- B.
Ten
- C.
Twelve
- D.
Thirteen
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B. TenExplanation
Ten-year-old John King was allowed to join Capt. Sam Bellamy's rogue band of blackguards, but went down with the pirate ship Whydah off Wellfleet on April 26, 1717.Rate this question:
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When was the golden age of pirates?
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Early 1500s through the late 1500s
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Late 1500s through the early 1600s
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Late 1600s through the early 1700s
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Late 1700s through the early 1800s
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C. Late 1600s through the early 1700sExplanation
The golden age of pirates occurred during the late 1600s through the early 1700s. This was a period when piracy was at its peak, with numerous pirates operating in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack, and Anne Bonny were active during this time. The increase in pirate activity was influenced by various factors, including political unrest, the end of wars, and the availability of targets such as merchant ships and colonial settlements. This era eventually came to an end with the implementation of anti-piracy measures by various nations.Rate this question:
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What Eastham beauty did Captain "Black Sam" Bellamy woo?
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Maria Hallett
- B.
Hannah Mayo
- C.
Mercy Prince
- D.
Apphyah Banges
Correct Answer
A. Maria HallettExplanation
While in Eastham, Captain "Black Sam" Bellamy met and wooed young Maria Hallett. After he returned to sea, she gave birth to his child, who died soon after. Legend has it that Maria "Goody" Hallett was out of her mind with grief and spent the rest of her life grieving her lost love wandering through the dunes and cliffs over the Outer Cape beaches.Rate this question:
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Who found the wreck of the Whydah, Capt. "Black Sam" Bellamy's ship?
- A.
Charles Beeker
- B.
John Foster
- C.
Fred Stonehouse
- D.
Barry Clifford
Correct Answer
D. Barry CliffordExplanation
The wreck of the Whydah was found by Barry Clifford in 1984.Rate this question:
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What were mooncussers?
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Pirates who looted ships
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Scoundrels who wrecked, then plundered ships
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People who made moonshine whisky
- D.
Folks who swear at the moon
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B. Scoundrels who wrecked, then plundered shipsExplanation
On wild stormy nights,land-loving pirates criss-crossed the coast on horseback and planted large decoy lanterns at strategic points. After spotting a ship in distress, the despots grabbed the nearest decoy lantern and began waving it, beckoning the distressed sailors closer to the shore. Once wrecked, the mooncussers simply needed to do away with the crew and steal the ship's cargo before benevolent lifesavers arrived on the scene.Rate this question:
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Are there modern pirates?
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Yes
- B.
No
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A. YesExplanation
Modern pirates use high-speed boats and machine guns when attacking other ships.Rate this question:
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What children's author has written about female pirates?
- A.
Natalie Babbitt
- B.
Jane Yolen
- C.
Patricia MacLachlan
- D.
Laurie Halse Anderson
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B. Jane YolenExplanation
Jane Yolen wrote "Pirates in Petticoats" in 1963.Rate this question:
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Was "walking the plank" a real pirate tradition?
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Yes
- B.
No
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B. NoExplanation
Few (if any) pirate ships ever used "the plank." When pirates took over a ship, they usually let the captured crewmembers choose between joining the pirate crew or jumping overboard.Rate this question:
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Where was William "Captain" Kidd born?
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England
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Wales
- C.
Scotland
- D.
Ireland
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C. ScotlandExplanation
William "Captain" Kidd was born around 1645 in Greenock, Scotland.Rate this question:
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What pirate was featured in a famous children's book?
- A.
Captain Hook
- B.
Captain Kidd
- C.
Captain Bellamy
- D.
Blackbeard
Correct Answer
A. Captain HookExplanation
Captain Hook was one of the main characters in "Peter Pan" by J. M. Barrie.Rate this question:
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