Historic Bath & Blackbeard

Which quote from the second text describes how Blackbeard's popularity has affected the town of Bath?

• "Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard...once made the area near Bath his home."

• "Fortune Seekers have dug many a hole in the area in search of Blackbeard's buried treasure."

• "Blackbeard arrived in Bath sometime in June 1718."

• "A subterranean passage was cut from the cellar of Eden's mansion to ... the creek, so that Blackbeard could enter and depart without being seen."

In the second text, how do paragraphs 4 and 5 develop ideas concerning Blackbeard's status as a citizen of Bath?

• through details about his illegal activities

• through a description of his hidden wealth

• through details about his prominent family members

• through a description of his relationship with the governor

Based on the description of Blackbeard's stories in paragraph 3 of the first text, which word could replace colorful?

• artistic

• boring

• deceitful

• fascinating

How do paragraphs 4 and 5 of the second text develop ideas concerning the relationship between Blackbeard and Charles Eden?

• by indicating that both men were working separately

• by examining how they may have been united for their financial goals in piracy

• by discussing how the men discovered and shared a plantation along the Pamlico

• by explaining why the governor lacked interest in performing a marriage ceremony

According to the second text, which detail illustrates the possibility that Governor Eden may have supported Blackbeard's pirating?

• the path of ballast rocks from the governor's home to a pier

• a wedding ceremony for the governor's daughter

• a round brick structure resembling an oven

• the foundation ruins at Plum Point

Based on the second text, what does the word notorious mean in the first sentence?

• adventurous

• destructive

• restless

• well-known

How does paragraph 2 contribute to the development of the first text?

• It provides a reason as to why Blackbeard became a celebrity.

• It explains the causes of Cary's Rebellion and the lasting historical implications.

• It describes the geography of the oldest town and how it defined the trading industry.

• It discusses Queen Anne's impact on early disputes between the Anglicans and the Quakers.

Based on the description of Queen Anne's requirement in paragraph 2 of the first text, which phrase could replace "oath of allegiance"?

• a title of faith

• a simple pledge

• a sworn promise

• a statement of rebellion

In the first text, how does the last paragraph contribute to the development of ideas about Bath?

• It emphasizes the historical importance of the area.

• It suggests the town is growing in population.

• It discusses the people of North Carolina.

• It mentions a visitor center in the town.

Which quote from the first text shows the effect of Blackbeard's reputation on the residents of Bath?

• "Bath also became home to one of the world's most famous pirates."

• "Edward Teach, more commonly known as Blackbeard, robbed several ships along North Carolina's shores."

• "After stealing from these ships, Blackbeard and his crew would sail into the port at Bath."

• "Many people sought out Blackbeard's company, and he was a local celebrity."