This quiz tests Pirate Selector Charles Vane (died 1720) Had an uncanny ability to find rich treasures and he was also charismatic and a natural leader. Vane and his crew happened upon a French Man-O-War but Vane being the prudent man that he was, elected not to attack the well armed ship, figuring its plunder was not worth the risk. His crew was outraged by this act of cowardice and his position as captain was put to vote. Vane lost the vote and with his supporters was put in a small sloop and cast adrift. Later he assembled another crew. He was tried for piracy in 1720. Found guilty, Vane was hanged and his body hung in chains. History Knowledge Quizzes, Trivia, IQ Tests

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Charles Vane (died 1720) Had an uncanny ability to find rich treasures and he was also charismatic and a natural leader. Vane and his crew happened upon a French Man-O-War but Vane being the prudent man that he was, elected not to attack the well armed ship, figuring its plunder was not worth the risk. His crew was outraged by this act of cowardice and his position as captain was put to vote. Vane lost the vote and with his supporters was put in a small sloop and cast adrift. Later he assembled another crew. He was tried for piracy in 1720. Found guilty, Vane was hanged and his body hung in chains.

Show what you know by answering true or false to the following. Answer ''false'' if neither applies or if you're not sure. Your score will be calculated on the next page.

Your first question is below.

Are you male?

True False

Do you drink to excess often?

True False

Are you heterosexual?

True False

Are you a believer in seeking revenge?

True False

Would you consider yourself promiscuous?

True False

Do you have an imfamous nickname that you are known by?

True False

Do you have a lot of friends who are minorities?

True False

Are you patriotic?

True False

Would you consider yourself to be strongly motivated by riches?

True False

Would you travel to the ends of the earth for someone you loved?

True False

Are you an idealist?

True False

Would you consider yourself to be at all greedy?

True False

Is your family reasonably well off?

True False

Are you a good leader?

True False

Would you attempt to lead through fear and/or discipline?

True False

Would you attempt to lead with a good democratic system?

True False

Would your men love you?

True False

Are you beautiful?

True False

Are you ugly?

True False

Is there a bit of explorer in you?

True False

Are you at all cowardly?

True False

Are you a pirate hunter?

True False

Did you ever serve in the military?

True False

Do you always keep your word?

True False

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