The Wager - Chapter 22 Quiz

What did Anson do to make his ship less of a target during the battle?

Question Answer Choices He lowered the sails He changed the flag He increased the speed He turned his ship

How did Anson adapt for his lack of manpower during the battle?

Question Answer Choices By focusing on evasive maneuvers By hiring local mercenaries By only firing half of his guns and putting his men on teams that moved from cannon to cannon By using automated firing mechanisms

Where was the Centurion located in April 1743?

Question Answer Choices In the Caribbean Sea Just off China Off the coast of South America Near the coast of India

What happened to the Gloucester during Anson's mission?

Question Answer Choices It was abandoned due to lack of supplies It was captured by enemy forces It was lost in a storm It had to be destroyed because it was too badly damaged to continue

What happened to the smaller ships in Anson's fleet?

Question Answer Choices They were given to allied forces They were sunk in battle They were sold to local merchants They were abandoned

What was the reaction in Britain when Anson returned?

Question Answer Choices He was met with indifference He was criticized for his losses His accomplishment was proclaimed and celebrated in the streets He was quietly honored by the navy

What was the fate of Anson's men when they went ashore on an island?

Question Answer Choices They were captured by locals They discovered a hidden treasure They were attacked by pirates They witnessed the Centurion swept out to sea

Who was the commander of the galleon Our Lady of Covadonga?

Question Answer Choices Pedro Alvarez Geronimo Montero Miguel de Cervantes Juan Rodriguez

What happened to Montero during the battle?

Question Answer Choices He was captured He escaped He was injured He was killed

What was the name of the prized galleon that Anson and his men captured?

Question Answer Choices San Felipe Our Lady of Covadonga Santa Maria Nuestra Señora de la Concepción