Blackbeard the Pirate

What is the author’s main purpose for writing “Blackbeard the Pirate?”

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

Blackbeard learned to sail a ship. What does sail mean?

• To own something that is very valuable

• To act aggressively against an opponent

• To travel across water

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

• He captured another French ship and crew

• He sank the ship into the ocean with his treasure

• He loaded all of his treasure on another ship.

Which of the following sentences from the book inform?

• Both of the above

• The governor of Virginia, Alexander Spotswood, became tired of the looting.

• Within a year, Edward the Sailor had become Blackbeard the Pirate.

Which of the following definitions tells the meaning of privateer?

• Someone who serves on a private ship that is legally authorized to capture enemy ships

• Something that is very useful and valuable that is owned by a pirate

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

Which tells an opinion?

• Blackbeard was a very mean and angry man.

• The governor of Virginia grew tired of Blackbeard’s attacks.

• Blackbeard had fast ships and a crew of 350 men.

How are pirating and sailing similar?

• Both answers

• They both take place on the ocean

• They both involve robbing other ships.

The governor of Virginia became tired of Blackbeard’s looting. This sentence is to……

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

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

• The governor of NC forgave his past crimes.

• Blackbeard moved to Charleston, SC.

• Blackbeard sunk The Queen Anne’s Revenge

Which can be used to show that Blackbeard cared more about his treasure than his men?

• Blackbeard had a large crew.

• Blackbeard left his men to save his treasure.

• Blackbeard saved the men from drowning.