The Old Seadog and the Black Spot

What does the word "squire" mean?

• A) A type of sword

• B) A young knight

• C) An English gentleman with a large estate

• D) A small boat

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "sabre" mean?

• A) A type of sword that is heavy with a sharp, curved edge

• B) things that have been stolen

• C) An English gentleman with a large estate

• D) A small boat

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What is a "spyglass" used for?

• A) To look at stars

• B) To see things in the distance

• C) To start fires

• D) To send signals

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What are "bearings"?

• A) To look at stars

• B) To see things in the distance

• C) the location or position of something based on information from a compass

• D) a heavy sword with a sharp, curved edge

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word describes someone who works, travels, or lives on the sea?

• A) Magistrate

• B) Mutiny

• C) Seafaring

• D) Loot

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word describes a small area along a coast sheltered by hills or mountains?

• A) Bearings

• B) Company

• C) Sabre

• D) Cove

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "mutiny" refer to?

• A) A type of ship

• B) Treasure found at sea

• C) A rebellion on a ship

• D) A tool used by sailors

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does "stroke" refer to?

• A) A type of ship

• B) Treasure found at sea

• C) A sudden loss of feeling or consciousness brought on by a lack of oxygen in the brain caused by a broken or blocked blood vessel

• D) working, traveling, or living on the sea

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

What is the meaning of "loot" ?

• A) Items for trade

• B) Things that have been stolen

• C) Weapons used by pirates

• D) Food supplies on a ship

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of "magistrate" ?

• A) Items for trade

• B) a local government official who has some of the powers of a judge

• C) Weapons used by pirates

• D) a rebellion or uprising against those in charge on a ship

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4