Charleston's Pirate History Quiz

What was the primary reason Blackbeard blockaded Charleston in 1718?

• To capture ships and steal treasure

• To demand a chest of medicine

• To take control of the city

• To recruit more pirates

What was Stede Bonnet's nickname?

• The Fearsome Pirate

• The Pirate King

• The Gentleman Pirate

• The Black Pirate

How were pirates treated after their execution in Charleston?

• They were given a proper burial

• Their bodies were displayed and left to rot

• They were sent back to their families

• They were buried at sea

Who was Anne Bonny associated with during her pirate career?

• Blackbeard

• Stede Bonnet

• Calico Jack Rackham

• William Rhett

What is the significance of the Pink House at 17 Chalmer Street?

• It was the site of Anne Bonny's trial

• It was a prison for captured pirates

• It is the oldest home in Charleston and a former pirate tavern

• It was Blackbeard's headquarters