The Wager - Chapter 6 Quiz

What happened to the Wager's mizzen mast during the storm?

Question Answer Choices It remained intact throughout the storm. It was cut down by the crew to lighten the ship. It was struck by lightning and shattered. It broke, but the carpenter managed to make a substitute.

What did Bulkeley have to do during watch on the Wager?

Question Answer Choices Keep the lanterns lit Fasten himself to the deck Man the cannons Take constant readings of the compass

What was the condition of the sailors' mental health on the Wager during the storm?

Question Answer Choices Men grew more disciplined. Men started losing their sanity. Men remained calm and focused. Men became increasingly hopeful.

What illness was running rampant on the Wager?

Question Answer Choices Malaria Typhoid Scurvy Cholera

What was running low on the Wager during the storm?

Question Answer Choices Sails and ropes Fuel and ammunition Medicine and blankets Food and water

What did the storms threaten to do to the Wager?

Question Answer Choices Set it on fire with lightning Break it apart with massive waves Overwhelm it with a mountain of water Capsize it with strong winds

What happened to the Wager's cutter during the storm?

Question Answer Choices It was detached by a wave and later salvaged. It was stolen by pirates during the night. It was destroyed by a fire on board. It remained securely fastened to the ship.

How did the waves affect the Centurion during the storm?

Question Answer Choices The waves broke its main mast. The waves smashed its hull. One monster wave tipped it completely onto its side. The waves caused it to run aground.

What happened to one of the topmen on the Centurion during the storm?

Question Answer Choices He was struck by falling debris but survived. He was blown into the ocean and could not be saved. He fell from the mast but was saved by the crew. He was washed overboard but managed to swim back to the ship.

What was the condition of the ships during the storm?

Question Answer Choices The ships were completely destroyed. The ships were slightly damaged. The ships were falling apart. The ships were in perfect condition.