The Wager - Chapter 7 Quiz

What happened to the Wager on May 14?

Question Answer Choices The Wager struck a submerged rock and began sinking. The Wager's crew mutinied and took control of the ship. The Wager encountered a pirate ship and engaged in a battle. The Wager successfully navigated through a storm and reached its destination.

Who took charge to save the ship when the Wager was sinking?

Question Answer Choices Captain Cheap and Alexander Campbell Baynes and Clark Byron and Cummins Bulkeley and John Jones

What happened to Captain Cheap during the confusion?

Question Answer Choices He was thrown overboard by a wave. He was struck by falling debris. He was attacked by a crew member. He fell down an open hatchway and was badly injured.

What did Bulkeley recommend to Lieutenant Baynes?

Question Answer Choices To head back to shore To sail north To drop anchor To turn out toward the sea

What did Byron notice when he climbed up as far as he could?

Question Answer Choices A storm approaching A ship on the horizon A mountain range An island nearby

What did Captain Cheap insist on doing despite Bulkeley's warning?

Question Answer Choices Returning to their previous location Anchoring the ship Maintaining their course Turning the ship out to sea

What did the currents do to the ship according to Bulkeley?

Question Answer Choices Sped the ship northward Kept the ship stationary Drove the ship toward the coast Pushed the ship out to sea

What did Cummins think he saw on May 13?

Question Answer Choices Land A storm A ship An island

What did the crew call the area they sailed through?

Question Answer Choices The Sea of Sorrows The Ocean of Despair The Gulf of Pain The Bay of Agony

Who marveled at how Captain Cheap pressed on?

Question Answer Choices Clark Cummins Bulkeley Byron