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Pirates! Trivia Quiz

Pirates today often wear three- piece suits and are found in oil companies, big business and government. Once upon a time, however, they were more open and more colorful.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,009

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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6489

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Perhaps the most famous pirate of all is Captain Kidd. What was his ultimate fate? Hint

He died in prison

He was hanged

He was never captured

He was pardoned

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Blackbeard' is also one of the most famous pirates. What was his real name? Hint

Robert Maynard

Edward Teach

Jacques Nau

John Dampier

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Question 3 of 10

3. This island was a legendary haven for many pirates. Hint

Cuba

Tortuga

Bimini

Puerto Rico

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Question 4 of 10

4. The flag that sailed atop many pirate ships was called what? Hint

Jolly Roger

Pieces of Eight

Walking the Plank

Blunderbuss

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Question 5 of 10

5. Francis Drake was a buccaneer who led a colorful life. Which statement is NOT true of him? Hint

He circumnavigated the world

His ship was 'The Golden Hind'

He fought for England against the Spanish Armada

Drake's memoirs created a scandal when published after his death

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Question 6 of 10

6. The most famous fictional pirate is probably Long John Silver. Name the author who created him. Hint

Daniel Defoe

Alexander Dumas

Robert Louis Stevenson

Walter Scott

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jean Lafitte was a pirate who provided assistance to America in what war? Hint

French and Indian War

American Revolution

War of 1812

Indian Wars

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these pirates is perhaps best known for his daring raid on Panama? Hint

John Strassman

Alan Gaines

Henry Morgan

James Graymore

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Question 9 of 10

9. This island has been the subject of treasure hunting and speculation about buried pirate treasure. Hint

Oak Island

X-Mark island

Easter Island

Galapagos Island

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Question 10 of 10

10. This legendary author of children's books wrote a classic about pirates. Hint

Carolyn Keene

E.T.A. Hoffman

Charles Dodgson

Howard Pyle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Perhaps the most famous pirate of all is Captain Kidd. What was his ultimate fate?

Answer: He was hanged

Kidd met the fate of many pirates - at the end of a rope.

2. 'Blackbeard' is also one of the most famous pirates. What was his real name?

Answer: Edward Teach

Maynard is the officer who killed Blackbeard.

3. This island was a legendary haven for many pirates.

Answer: Tortuga

It's mentioned in countless tales of pirate adventure.

4. The flag that sailed atop many pirate ships was called what?

Answer: Jolly Roger

Skull and crossbones

5. Francis Drake was a buccaneer who led a colorful life. Which statement is NOT true of him?

Answer: Drake's memoirs created a scandal when published after his death

Quite a life - but no memoirs.

6. The most famous fictional pirate is probably Long John Silver. Name the author who created him.

Answer: Robert Louis Stevenson

'Treasure Island', with Jim Hawkins as protagonist. Defoe did 'Robinson Crusoe', which was based on the true story of a marooned member of a pirate crew.

7. Jean Lafitte was a pirate who provided assistance to America in what war?

Answer: War of 1812

Specifically, the Battle of New Orleans.

8. Which of these pirates is perhaps best known for his daring raid on Panama?

Answer: Henry Morgan

Morgan had a colorful and exciting life.

9. This island has been the subject of treasure hunting and speculation about buried pirate treasure.

Answer: Oak Island

The legend of Oak Island is fascinating. What's down there? Who put it there? How? Why?

10. This legendary author of children's books wrote a classic about pirates.

Answer: Howard Pyle

It's hard to find now - out of print - but boys will love it.
("Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates", I believe.)

Source: Author robert362

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