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Quiz about Morgans Treasure Of Old Providence

Morgan's Treasure Of Old Providence Quiz

This quiz is about the true events leading up to one of history's greatest treasure finds.

A multiple-choice quiz by Charlie007. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Charlie007

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,163

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
847

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Question 1 of 10

1. When the brig 'Mary' left from Jamaica in 1733 for the West Indies why were Edward and Eliza Seward on board? Hint

The Sewards were missionaries

They were on their honeymoon

Edward and Eliza were privateers for the English

They were on a trading mission

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Question 2 of 10

2. In December, the 'Mary' ran into a huge hurricane. Which persons survived and made it to Henry Morgan's rendezvous point of Old Providence Island? Hint

Three crewmen and the Sewards

Edward and Eliza Seward

Everybody on board survived

Three crewman, the Captain and the Sewards

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Question 3 of 10

3. How did the castaways survive on Old Providence Island? Hint

They had provisions from the ship

All of these

They found yams, melons, and pumpkins growing on the island

They planted a garden from seeds from the ship

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Question 4 of 10

4. A dog, named King Charles, also survived the storm. What did it do to help them? Hint

Found turtles for them

Dug yams

Killed lizards

Caught fish

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Question 5 of 10

5. Whilst exploring the island, what did Edward Seward find in the back of a cave? Hint

A skeleton

A survivor from an earlier shipwreck

A cache of gunpowder and a cannon

Henry Morgan's treasure

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Question 6 of 10

6. After the survivors had been on the island awhile, who came to the island? Hint

Pirates

Six slaves

Spaniards

Missionaries

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Question 7 of 10

7. How did the castaways leave the island? Hint

On a Spanish ship that docked for repairs

On canoes tied together

With pirates who returned for the treasure

Aboard an English ship that landed there

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Question 8 of 10

8. What did Seward send back to his friends on Old Providence Island? Hint

Food and supplies

Nothing

$6,000

Some wives

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the value of Morgan's treasure? Hint

$1,000,000

$700,000

$1,750,000

$500,000

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why did Sir Henry Morgan not return for his treasure himself? Hint

He died before he could go back

His wife's death left him too despondent to care

He forgot where it was buried

He was imprisoned and could not return

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the brig 'Mary' left from Jamaica in 1733 for the West Indies why were Edward and Eliza Seward on board?

Answer: They were on their honeymoon

The 'Mary' belonged to Edward Seward's uncle. It was on a trading mission from England to the West Indies, stopping first in Jamaica.

2. In December, the 'Mary' ran into a huge hurricane. Which persons survived and made it to Henry Morgan's rendezvous point of Old Providence Island?

Answer: Edward and Eliza Seward

The brig had cleared Pedro Bank and were headed for Honduras when they were caught in a severe hurricane.After several days of floating helplessly, the breakers of Old Providence Island were spotted. The Sewards refused to leave the ship because the waves were so severe.

The Captain and crew took to the lifeboats, which were swamped by tremendous waves. The Captain, along with his crew, were all drowned in the stormy sea.

3. How did the castaways survive on Old Providence Island?

Answer: All of these

Seward carefully planted the bags of seeds he found on the 'Mary'. He caught fish, and they found yams, melons, and pumpkins growing on the island. They also had supplies, such as cases of wine, from the ship.

4. A dog, named King Charles, also survived the storm. What did it do to help them?

Answer: Killed lizards

The little Spaniel, King Charles, belonging to the Sewards, whenever the Sewards needed fresh meat, would catch a lizard which they promptly cooked!

5. Whilst exploring the island, what did Edward Seward find in the back of a cave?

Answer: Henry Morgan's treasure

Whilst exploring the island, Edward Seward found a cave. In the back of the cave he found a small fissure which the sea had eroded over the years. He saw several bags of gold doubloons. He smashed at the walls exposing a fabulous Morgan treasure.

6. After the survivors had been on the island awhile, who came to the island?

Answer: Six slaves

Six slaves arrived in two canoes. They told the Sewards they had escaped from a shipwreck two nights before. They asked for Seward's help, and he did help them. They got along fabulously. Seward taught them English, and they helped him build a hut so he and his wife could move off of the 'Mary'. They were excellent companions for the Sewards.

7. How did the castaways leave the island?

Answer: Aboard an English ship that landed there

An English ship that was being chased by a Spanish ship ran aground on Old Providence Island. Seward and the former slaves fired on the Spanish and they left. They helped repair the English ship, and the Sewards and the treasure left the island. The former slaves chose to remain on the island.

8. What did Seward send back to his friends on Old Providence Island?

Answer: $6,000

Seward sent $6,000 back to his friends who remained on the island.

9. What was the value of Morgan's treasure?

Answer: $700,000

The treasure was indeed the old Morgan trasure. The booty included 36 crucifixes from Spanish cathedrals, 40 golden chains, 8 altar pieces, several cases of gold leaf, 200,000 gold doubloons, 12 diamond-studded scabbards, and assorted pieces of silver.

10. Why did Sir Henry Morgan not return for his treasure himself?

Answer: He died before he could go back

Whilst he was making plans to return, he contracted a fever and died on Aug 25, 1688.

Source: Author Charlie007

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