The Wager - Chapter 25 Quiz

Who was not present at the court-martial but had a prosecutor there?

Question Answer Choices Vice-admiral Sir James Steuart Baynes Captain Cheap Anson

What was the outcome of the court-martial regarding the wreck of the Wager?

Question Answer Choices The court-martial was inconclusive, and a retrial was scheduled. Only Captain Cheap was cleared, while the rest were found guilty. All officers and crew were found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment. All officers and crew were cleared in the loss of the ship, except Baynes, who was lightly reprimanded.

What role did the judge advocate play in the court-martial of the Wager?

Question Answer Choices To record the proceedings To keep the process moving smoothly To defend the officers and crew To prosecute the officers and crew

What did the court decide about the mutiny or murder accusations?

Question Answer Choices The court found evidence of mutiny. The court ordered a separate trial for mutiny. The court dismissed the murder accusations. Nothing was ever said about mutiny or murder.

On what date did the court-martial of the Wager take place?

Question Answer Choices April 15, 1746 May 22, 1746 March 10, 1746 June 5, 1746

Who accused Baynes of not informing him that Cummins had seen land?

Question Answer Choices Bulkeley George Anson Vice-admiral Sir James Steuart Captain Cheap

Why did the Admiralty decide to let the incident of the Wager slide?

Question Answer Choices They believed the crew had suffered enough. They were embarrassed by their failed attempts against the Spanish and wanted the whole thing to disappear. They lacked sufficient evidence for prosecution. They wanted to focus on more pressing naval matters.

Why might a mutiny investigation have been problematic for the Navy?

Question Answer Choices It might bring too much to light about the Navy's mismanagement. It could have led to more severe punishments for the crew. It might have delayed other important naval missions. It could have caused public outrage against the Navy.

Who led the judges during the court-martial of the Wager incident?

Question Answer Choices Admiral George Anson Captain David Cheap Judge Advocate John Smith Vice-admiral Sir James Steuart

What was Baynes' explanation for not informing Captain Cheap about Cummins seeing land?

Question Answer Choices He was too busy with other duties. He honestly thought Cummins was mistaken about seeing land. He didn't believe Cummins. He forgot to inform Captain Cheap.