WorksheetsHistoric Bath & Blackbeard
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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."
How does paragraph 3 in the first text develop the idea that Blackbeard was considered a celebrity?
It states people bought cheap goods from him.
It suggests people both respected and feared him.
It states people were entertained by his many stories.
It suggests people supported his thefts from nearby ships.
According to the first text, what contributed to the preservation of Bath as one of "the United States' most historic sites"?
Bath's Governor Cary is still remembered as a town celebrity who supported the queen.
Bath is a town that represents a chaotic time in North Carolina's history.
Bath's many rebellions were important to the state's early development.
Bath has the smallest population of any town in North Carolina.
Based on the first paragraph of the first text, what is the meaning of "easy access"?
simple path
fast current
deep water
quick entry
Based on paragraph 5 of the second text, what is the meaning of "subterranean passage"?
underground path
shallow opening
visible walkway
alternate road
What is the meaning of rogue as used in paragraph 2 of the second text?
captain
criminal
hero
planter
