The Death of Captain Cook

The transcript describes a series of events where sailors have conflicts with locals, leading to the theft of a boat. In an attempt to retrieve the boat, the captain devises a plan to kidnap the King and ransom him. However, the plan fails when the King's wife intervenes, resulting in a violent confrontation where the captain is killed by the villagers. The sailors never recover their boat.

What was the initial cause of the conflict between the sailors and the locals?

• The locals demanded a ransom from the sailors.

• The sailors attacked the local village.

• The locals stole a boat from the sailors.

• The sailors refused to trade with the locals.

What was the captain's plan to retrieve the stolen boat?

• To kidnap the King and demand a ransom.

• To attack the village and take the boat by force.

• To offer a trade for the boat.

• To negotiate with the local leaders.

Why did the King's wife intervene during the kidnapping?

• She wanted to join the King on the boat.

• She wanted to negotiate with the sailors.

• She was unaware of the plan and tried to stop it.

• She was part of the plan and changed her mind.

What happened to the captain during the villagers' attack?

• He was clubbed and stabbed to death.

• He was injured but survived.

• He was captured and held for ransom.

• He managed to escape unharmed.

What was the outcome of the sailors' attempt to retrieve their boat?

• They successfully retrieved the boat.

• They negotiated a peaceful resolution.

• They failed to get the boat back.

• They were given a different boat by the locals.