WONDER #1291: Why Do Pirates Say “Arrr!”?

Question 1 of 3

Did pirates really say “Arrr”?

1. definitely yes
2. most likely
3. without a doubt
4. probably not

Question 2 of 3

Most pirate stereotypes can be traced back to which book?

1. Treasure Island
2. Moby Dick
3. Harry Potter
4. Pirates of the Caribbean

Question 3 of 3

To the extent that real pirates used similar language, it was probably what type of language?

1. financial
2. English
3. bawdy
4. nautical

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