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"Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" Book Review by Stephen Davidson from the online blog Popular Reads   In the 17th century, there were people who called the sea home and sought extraordinary adventures. These people were called pirates. Pirates, or privateers as they were sometimes called, have long been a part of popular culture in the 21st century in books, television shows, plays, and movies. With so many pieces of media about pirates, one would not think that anything else would be needed. That would be a mistaken belief.Pirates: A Swashbuckling History by Grace O'Malley Teach, a popular fiction writer, is a wonderful addition to the popular fiction on pirates. She brings a fresh take on mythology from the world of piracy. Each chapter of this 168 page book is dedicated to a famous (or possibly infamous) pirate from history, from the dreaded Blackbeard to the fierce Mary Reed. As she explores these legends with her vivid writing style, it is like the pirates leap from the pages of the book and begin battling in right in front of my eyes. In addition to her excellent writing bringing the stories to life, artistic representations of each of the pirates has been created for this book by up and coming illustrator Edward Teach, the author's brother, who just began a comic series about British history.Some of the content can get a little graphic in its violence, which is what we should really all expect from a book about pirates. However, I believe that this book is the perfect present for the young children that haven't yet found a love of reading. I would also recommend this as a fun read when relaxing on a boat or by the beach to really get in the mindset of piracy and adventure. No matter where this book is read, I can guarantee that this is a purchase is worth it!   Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me"Which of the following phrases contains information that is irrelevant to the review of the book?

A. "Some of the content can get a little graphic in its violence..."

B. "...it is like the pirates leap from the pages of the book and begin battling right in front of my eyes."

C. "Each chapter of this 168 page book is dedicated to a famous (or possibly infamous) pirate from history..."

D. "...Edward Teach, the author's brother, who just began a comic series about British history."

Answer Explanation:

"...Edward Teach, the author's brother, who just began a comic series about British history." Is irrelevant to the review of the book as it tells as about other things rather than the review of the book.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: To: Do Wranglers From: Sara Mosher Re: Tuxedos and Tails Gala This Saturday is the yearly event we have all been waiting for, the rescue's biggest fundraising event of the year! Please be sure to read the e-mails you received 2 weeks ago with all the information about where to meet, what time, and what to wear. In addition, please arrive twenty minutes prior to your assigned time to pick up your name tags, box dinner, water bottle, and goody bag for your assigned dog.   Which of the following parts of a memo is missing from the Dog Wranglers memo?

    A. The recipient of the memo

    B. The date of the memo

    C. The subject of the memo

    D. The author of the memo

    Answer Explanation

    The date of the memo

  • Q #2: In 1907, Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was appointed head nurse of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Belgium. In 1914, at the start of World War I and the German occupation of Belgium, Cavell joined the Red Cross to support the nursing effort. The Berkendael Institute was converted into a hospital for wounded soldiers of all nationalities. During this time, Cavell helped soldiers treated there to escape to neutral Holland. In 1915, she was arrested by local German authorities for abetting the escape of 200 soldiers and was sentenced to death. Cavell's case received significant press coverage around the world, especially in Britain and the United States. In the weeks after her death, the number of men enlisting to serve in World War I greatly increased.   What can you conclude about the effect Edith Cavell's death had on the British and American people?  

    A. Nurses were considered an important reason for why the American and English won World War I

    B. Many British and American people believed she had died for a good cause

    C. The British and American people began to highly regulate hospital practices

    D. British and American hospitals began admitting wounded soldiers of all nationalities

    Answer Explanation

    Many British and American people believed she had died for a good cause hence leading to many men  joining the World War I.

  • Q #3: In 1907, Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was appointed head nurse of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Belgium. In 1914, at the start of World War I and the German occupation of Belgium, Cavell joined the Red Cross to support the nursing effort. The Berkendael Institute was converted into a hospital for wounded soldiers of all nationalities. During this time, Cavell helped soldiers treated there to escape to neutral Holland. In 1915, she was arrested by local German authorities for abetting the escape of 200 soldiers and was sentenced to death. Cavell's case received significant press coverage around the world, especially in Britain and the United States. In the weeks after her death, the number of men enlisting to serve in World War I greatly increased.   Which sentence in the passage allows the reader to infer that Edith Cavell was a skilled nurse?

    A. In 1907, Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was appointed head nurse of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Belgium

    B. During this time, Cavell helped soldiers treated there to escape to neutral Holland

    C. Cavell's case received significant press coverage around the world, especially in Britain and the United States

    D. In 1914, at the start of World Ward I and the German occupation of Belgium, Cavell joined the Red Cross supporting the nursing effort

    Answer Explanation

    In 1907, Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was appointed head nurse of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Belgium.