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    Are there modern pirates?

    • Yes
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Tales of old Cape Cod aren't complete without references to pirates and pirate treasure. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of all things having to do with pirates! (Sources: Cape Cod Times archives, www. Capecodtravel. Com)

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  • 2. 

    What pirate was featured in a famous children's book?

    • Captain Hook

    • Captain Kidd

    • Captain Bellamy

    • Blackbeard

    Correct Answer
    A. Captain Hook
    Explanation
    Captain Hook was one of the main characters in "Peter Pan" by J. M. Barrie.

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  • 3. 

    When was the golden age of pirates?

    • Early 1500s through the late 1500s

    • Late 1500s through the early 1600s

    • Late 1600s through the early 1700s

    • Late 1700s through the early 1800s

    Correct Answer
    A. Late 1600s through the early 1700s
    Explanation
    The golden age of pirates occurred during the late 1600s through the early 1700s. This was a period when piracy was at its peak, with numerous pirates operating in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack, and Anne Bonny were active during this time. The increase in pirate activity was influenced by various factors, including political unrest, the end of wars, and the availability of targets such as merchant ships and colonial settlements. This era eventually came to an end with the implementation of anti-piracy measures by various nations.

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  • 4. 

    When was International Talk like a Pirate Day created?

    • 1965

    • 1975

    • 1985

    • 1995

    Correct Answer
    A. 1995
    Explanation
    International Talk like a Pirate Day is a holiday created as an inside joke by a pair of friends in 1995 and popularized when it was mentioned in a column by humorist Dave Barry in 2002.

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  • 5. 

    What were mooncussers?

    • Pirates who looted ships

    • Scoundrels who wrecked, then plundered ships

    • People who made moonshine whisky

    • Folks who swear at the moon

    Correct Answer
    A. Scoundrels who wrecked, then plundered ships
    Explanation
    On wild stormy nights,land-loving pirates criss-crossed the coast on horseback and planted large decoy lanterns at strategic points. After spotting a ship in distress, the despots grabbed the nearest decoy lantern and began waving it, beckoning the distressed sailors closer to the shore. Once wrecked, the mooncussers simply needed to do away with the crew and steal the ship's cargo before benevolent lifesavers arrived on the scene.

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  • 6. 

    What Eastham beauty did Captain "Black Sam" Bellamy woo?

    • Maria Hallett

    • Hannah Mayo

    • Mercy Prince

    • Apphyah Banges

    Correct Answer
    A. Maria Hallett
    Explanation
    While in Eastham, Captain "Black Sam" Bellamy met and wooed young Maria Hallett. After he returned to sea, she gave birth to his child, who died soon after. Legend has it that Maria "Goody" Hallett was out of her mind with grief and spent the rest of her life grieving her lost love wandering through the dunes and cliffs over the Outer Cape beaches.

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  • 7. 

    Was "walking the plank" a real pirate tradition?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    Few (if any) pirate ships ever used "the plank." When pirates took over a ship, they usually let the captured crewmembers choose between joining the pirate crew or jumping overboard.

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  • 8. 

    Where was William "Captain" Kidd born?

    • England

    • Wales

    • Scotland

    • Ireland

    Correct Answer
    A. Scotland
    Explanation
    William "Captain" Kidd was born around 1645 in Greenock, Scotland.

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  • 9. 

    How old was young John King when he became a pirate in 1717?

    • Eight

    • Ten

    • Twelve

    • Thirteen

    Correct Answer
    A. Ten
    Explanation
    Ten-year-old John King was allowed to join Capt. Sam Bellamy's rogue band of blackguards, but went down with the pirate ship Whydah off Wellfleet on April 26, 1717.

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  • 10. 

    Who found the wreck of the Whydah, Capt. "Black Sam" Bellamy's ship?

    • Charles Beeker

    • John Foster

    • Fred Stonehouse

    • Barry Clifford

    Correct Answer
    A. Barry Clifford
    Explanation
    The wreck of the Whydah was found by Barry Clifford in 1984.

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  • 11. 

    What children's author has written about female pirates?

    • Natalie Babbitt

    • Jane Yolen

    • Patricia MacLachlan

    • Laurie Halse Anderson

    Correct Answer
    A. Jane Yolen
    Explanation
    Jane Yolen wrote "Pirates in Petticoats" in 1963.

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