Blackbeard the Pirate

Blackbeard’s ship got stuck in the sand. What did he do next to solve his problem?

• He loaded all his treasure onto another ship.

• He captured another French ship and crew.

• He moved back to England and gave his treasure away.

• He sank the ship into the ocean with all its treasure.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

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Which of the following tells the definition of a crew?

• a person who attacks and robs ships at sea

• something that is very special or valuable, especially if owned by a pirate

• a way to travel across water in a boat or ship

• a group of people who work together, especially those who operate a vehicle or machine

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Which sentence tells what happened after Blackbeard climbed onto the Ranger during his last battle?

• Blackbeard captured the crew and took over their ship.

• The governor of Virginia sent a ship to find and capture Blackbeard.

• The Ranger’s crew jumped out from their hiding places and began to fight him again.

• Blackbeard stole the treasure on board the Ranger.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

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CCSS.RI.K.5

Read the following sentence: The governor of Virginia was tired of Blackbeard’s attacks. Does this sentence inform, persuade, or entertain?

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

• all of the above

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What caused people to believe Blackbeard had stopped being a pirate?

• He sunk the Queen Anne’s Revenge.

• He moved to Charleston, South Carolina.

• He deserted his crew on an island.

• He got married and bought a house.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5