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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cruso tell Susan about punishing Friday?
(a) Occasional punishment keeps him in line.
(b) Only a man can punish another man.
(c) There is never a need for punishment.
(d) Ignoring Friday is the worst punishment.

2. What picture does Susan recall drawing for Friday?
(a) Men cutting out another's tongue.
(b) Cruso.
(c) The terraces with corn growing.
(d) A man being shipwrecked.

3. Why does Cruso tell Susan he has not tried to record his memories?
(a) He cannot write.
(b) He hasn't forgetten anything worth remembering.
(c) He doesn't think anyone will ever read it.
(d) Forgetting is the greatest blessing of the island.

4. Why does Susan crawl into bed with Cruso when he is ill?
(a) To feel close to another human being.
(b) To escape the night chill of the island.
(c) To warm his body.
(d) To calm his bad dreams.

5. Why do Friday's feet bleed in Part One?
(a) Cuts from the coral reef.
(b) Bites from fleas and insects.
(c) Some strange virus.
(d) Cuts from thorns.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Susan and Friday live in their new location at the end of May in Part Two?

2. What does Susan thank Mr. Foe for giving back to her?

3. Why does Susan say she would consider getting pregnant by Cruso?

4. What does Susan tell her young guest about that person's father?

5. Why does Cruso say he never tried to build a boat?

(see the answer key)

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