The Wager - Chapter 21 Quiz

What did Bulkeley do to ensure the public knew his side of the story?

Question Answer Choices Held a public speech Published his journal Destroyed his journal Wrote a letter to the Navy

What was the public's reaction to Bulkeley's published journal?

Question Answer Choices The public ignored the book The public was confused by the book The public was offended by the book The public loved the book

When did Bulkeley and Cummins finally make it back to their native land?

Question Answer Choices December 25, 1742 January 1, 1743 July 4, 1743 March 15, 1743

What was Bulkeley's fate after returning to England?

Question Answer Choices Sent on another voyage Promoted to a higher rank Imprisoned for life Barred from any Navy service

What did Baynes do to protect himself from blame?

Question Answer Choices Blamed Cummins for the disaster Destroyed Bulkeley's journal Started back to England to tell his story first Joined another ship

What was the title of Bulkeley's published journal?

Question Answer Choices A Voyage to the South-Seas, in the Years 1740-1 The Adventures of Bulkeley and Cummins Mutiny on the Wager A Journey Through the Pacific

What prevented Bulkeley from getting off the ship upon returning to England?

Question Answer Choices An outbreak of disease A storm at sea A lack of proper documentation Baynes' statement that they were the leaders in a mutiny

Who did Baynes blame for the whole disaster?

Question Answer Choices The Admiralty Bulkeley and Cummins The entire crew The ship's captain

Why did Bulkeley's companions want his journal?

Question Answer Choices It contained valuable maps It might get them into major trouble back in England It had secret codes It was a personal diary

Why did Bulkeley finally decide to make his story public?

Question Answer Choices He was pressured by his companions He needed money to survive He was always scared that he would be arrested for mutiny and executed He wanted to gain fame and fortune