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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Susan describe the rhythm of the wind and rain on the island in Part One?
(a) Calming and hypnotic.
(b) Threatening.
(c) Monotonous.
(d) Agitating.

2. What does Susan believe that being on the island is?
(a) A trial from God to test her faith.
(b) Of the three castaways, this is most difficult for Cruso.
(c) A chance at redemption.
(d) A punishment.

3. How does Cruso respond to leaving on the ship?
(a) He sleeps for three days.
(b) He loses hope and dies.
(c) His spirits improve with regular meals.
(d) He cries with Friday.

4. What is the name of the ship that rescues Susan and the others?
(a) The Redemption.
(b) The Hobart.
(c) The Clayton.
(d) The Sumner P.

5. What does Susan do when she wakes to find Cruso's hand exploring her body after she has crawled into bed with him?
(a) Encourages him.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Jumps out of the bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when a ship arrives on the island?

2. Who carries the person who steps on a thorn in Part One?

3. What best describes the person who first meets the woman who swims ashore in the beginning of the story?

4. How does Cruso refer to the ailment he gets shortly after Susan's arrival?

5. How does Susan describe the food on the island?

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