The Wager - Chapter 9 Quiz

What came ashore from the wreck in Chapter 9 of The Wager?

Question Answer Choices A crate of supplies. A cask of beef. A box of medical equipment. A barrel of fresh water.

What did many men gather around in Chapter 9 of The Wager?

Question Answer Choices A shelter. A signal flare. A table. A fire.

What did Byron think he heard during the exploration party in Chapter 9 of The Wager?

Question Answer Choices A loud scream. The sound of waves crashing. Footsteps approaching. A horrible growl.

What did the castaways eat that made them sick in Chapter 9 of The Wager?

Question Answer Choices Rotten fish they caught. A small amount of bad flour. Spoiled meat from a cask of beef. Poisonous berries from the island.

Why did the castaways not want to wander too far from their camp in Chapter 9 of The Wager?

Question Answer Choices They were worried about wild animals. They were scared of the natives. They were too weak to travel far. They were afraid of getting lost.

What did the sailors wonder about their payment in Chapter 9 of The Wager?

Question Answer Choices They wondered if they would get a bonus. They wondered if they would get paid for their hard work. They wondered if they would get extra rations. They wondered if they would get paid in gold.

What did Bulkeley think the captain tried to do too much of in Chapter 9 of The Wager?

Question Answer Choices Tried to find food. Tried to do too much on his own. Tried to lead exploration parties. Tried to repair the ship.

Who led the exploration party in Chapter 9 of The Wager?

Question Answer Choices Cheap. Bulkeley. Byron. The captain.

What did the sailors blame for their predicament in Chapter 9 of The Wager?

Question Answer Choices They blamed Cheap. They blamed the weather. They blamed the natives. They blamed the ship's condition.

What did the castaways find on the island in Chapter 9 of The Wager?

Question Answer Choices They found a cave filled with supplies from previous explorers. There were no animals, few edible plants, and not even any fish. They discovered a hidden village with friendly natives. They found an abundance of fruit trees and fresh water.