Tall Tale · Loch Ness Monster · 2003 Pocket Edition

Tall Tale #43: In 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars, residents of Hartlepool,…

In 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars, residents of Hartlepool, England were rumored to have hanged a monkey after it washed up on shore with the wreckage of a French ship. Why did they hang the monkey?

  1. A: They thought it was Napolean's personal pet.
  2. B: They thought it was a French spy.
  3. C: They thought it might be carrying dangerous diseases.

Answer: B

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