Question
Edward Teach (called "Blackbeard") was from Bristol, England. As a sailor, he was never made a captain until he became a pirate. I think this was near the end of the year 1716. Captain Benjamin Hornigold made Teach captain of a ship he had stolen. Blackbeard continued to sail with Benjamin Hornigold until Hornigold surrendered.
In the spring of the year 1717, Blackbeard and Hornigold sailed along the east coast of America. They stole a French ship near South Carolina and took much plunder.
Once, Blackbeard fought a fierce battle against a British ship called the Scarborough. The battle raged for days and days. Blackbeard appeared on his ship's deck and stuck burning matches in his beard and lit cannon fuses in his hat. All of his head looked to be on fire. He yelled and threatened the British crew by saying he would take no prisoners. The British ship Scarborough turned and sailed away.
adapted from A General History of Pyrates by Captain Charles Johnson.
Passage 2
Blackbeard: A Pirate's Life Online
by R. Lee Walters
Blackbeard, one of the most famous pirates in history, went by many names. Supposedly, his real name was Edward Teach or Thatch. Some historians even say his name was Edward Drummond. Whatever his name was, very little is known about him. Most historians agree that he was born in Bristol, a port in western England. During Blackbeard’s life, Bristol was a busy seaport. He set out to sea as a boy, probably around the age of nine or ten. He most likely served as a cabin boy until he came of age. Blackbeard fought as a sailor in the Caribbean during a war between England, Spain, and France. His captains said he was a good sailor and a brave man. He was tall and lean, and he had a big, bushy beard and wild eyes. One of his victims said Blackbeard's face looked like a "fiery meteor."
He became a pirate around 1715. He joined the pirate crew of Captain Benjamin Hornigold, and Captain Hornigold gave Blackbeard his first command. Even though most people were terrified of Blackbeard, no records exist of him hurting anyone aboard the ships he robbed. Eventually, the British navy found Blackbeard and his crew in low tide off Ocracoke Island, South Carolina. Although Blackbeard and his men were outnumbered and outfought, his legend lives on.
1
Which of the following statements most likely would appear in the biography by Walters?
A.
Sailors told me a story that Blackbeard did not treat his crew members well, and that many were afraid of him.
B.
Historians suggest that Blackbeard had a crew of around 19 men in his final battle; all of whom were loyal.
C.
Once upon a time, Blackbeard built a grand fortress in Carolina that was filled with riches and great treasures.
D.
I heard that Blackbeard had a wife but she did not go with him on his ship or take part in his adventures.
In the spring of the year 1717, Blackbeard and Hornigold sailed along the east coast of America. They stole a French ship near South Carolina and took much plunder.
Once, Blackbeard fought a fierce battle against a British ship called the Scarborough. The battle raged for days and days. Blackbeard appeared on his ship's deck and stuck burning matches in his beard and lit cannon fuses in his hat. All of his head looked to be on fire. He yelled and threatened the British crew by saying he would take no prisoners. The British ship Scarborough turned and sailed away.
adapted from A General History of Pyrates by Captain Charles Johnson.
Passage 2
Blackbeard: A Pirate's Life Online
by R. Lee Walters
Blackbeard, one of the most famous pirates in history, went by many names. Supposedly, his real name was Edward Teach or Thatch. Some historians even say his name was Edward Drummond. Whatever his name was, very little is known about him. Most historians agree that he was born in Bristol, a port in western England. During Blackbeard’s life, Bristol was a busy seaport. He set out to sea as a boy, probably around the age of nine or ten. He most likely served as a cabin boy until he came of age. Blackbeard fought as a sailor in the Caribbean during a war between England, Spain, and France. His captains said he was a good sailor and a brave man. He was tall and lean, and he had a big, bushy beard and wild eyes. One of his victims said Blackbeard's face looked like a "fiery meteor."
He became a pirate around 1715. He joined the pirate crew of Captain Benjamin Hornigold, and Captain Hornigold gave Blackbeard his first command. Even though most people were terrified of Blackbeard, no records exist of him hurting anyone aboard the ships he robbed. Eventually, the British navy found Blackbeard and his crew in low tide off Ocracoke Island, South Carolina. Although Blackbeard and his men were outnumbered and outfought, his legend lives on.
1
Which of the following statements most likely would appear in the biography by Walters?
A.
Sailors told me a story that Blackbeard did not treat his crew members well, and that many were afraid of him.
B.
Historians suggest that Blackbeard had a crew of around 19 men in his final battle; all of whom were loyal.
C.
Once upon a time, Blackbeard built a grand fortress in Carolina that was filled with riches and great treasures.
D.
I heard that Blackbeard had a wife but she did not go with him on his ship or take part in his adventures.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that most likely would appear in the biography by Walters is:
A. Sailors told me a story that Blackbeard did not treat his crew members well, and that many were afraid of him.
This option is consistent with the tone and content of the passage, which discusses Blackbeard's fearsome reputation and the perspectives of those who were aware of him as a historical figure. The other options either contain fictional elements or are not supported by the information in the passages.
A. Sailors told me a story that Blackbeard did not treat his crew members well, and that many were afraid of him.
This option is consistent with the tone and content of the passage, which discusses Blackbeard's fearsome reputation and the perspectives of those who were aware of him as a historical figure. The other options either contain fictional elements or are not supported by the information in the passages.