Pirate Terms Quiz

What does a Compass do?

• A) Cooks food

• B) Determines direction

• C) Measures depth of water

• D) Finds treasure

What does it mean to "Maroon" someone?

• A) To promote them to captain

• B) To give them a treasure map

• C) To abandon them on a deserted island

• D) To invite them to join the crew

What is a "Parley"?

• A) A type of sail

• B) A pirate dance

• C) A discussion between enemies under a truce

• D) A pirate's parrot

Who is a Buccaneer?

• A) A skilled sailor

• B) A type of fish

• C) A pirate

• D) A ship's captain

What does the Jolly Roger flag feature?

• A) A smiling pirate

• B) A skull and crossbones

• C) A ship and waves

• D) A treasure chest

What is a Landlubber?

• A) A skilled sailor

• B) A pirate captain

• C) Someone not skilled at sea

• D) A type of ship

What is the role of a "Quartermaster" on a pirate ship?

• A) Cooking meals

• B) Steering the ship

• C) Managing the ship's navigation and supplies

• D) Cleaning the deck

What does "Ahoy" mean?

• A) A type of ship

• B) A greeting among sailors

• C) A pirate treasure

• D) A battle cry

What is a Galleon?

• A) A pirate's hat

• B) A large sailing ship

• C) A treasure chest

• D) A map

What is a Doubloon?

• A) A pirate's sword

• B) A ship's wheel

• C) A gold coin

• D) A type of ship