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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who invites Susan to his cabin?
(a) The first mate.
(b) Jim Preston.
(c) Friday.
(d) The captain.

2. How does the captain react to Susan's story?
(a) He seems doubtful of much of her account.
(b) He encourages her to write her story.
(c) He expresses admiration for her strength and faith.
(d) He expresses guilt over her predicament.

3. What does Cruso grow near his shelter?
(a) Mangos.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Lettuce.
(d) Sweet peppers.

4. Who cares for the person (or persons) who falls after Susan has been on the island for one year?
(a) Cruso.
(b) Friday.
(c) No one, the person is left alone.
(d) Susan.

5. Who was in the rowboat with Susan?
(a) Her lover.
(b) The captain.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) A slave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Susan say that Cruso wants to remain on the island?

2. What does the woman ask for when she first swims ashore?

3. How does Susan end up on the island?

4. What does Susan learn about Friday when he ignores her request to bring more wood in Part One?

5. What is the name of the ship that rescues Susan and the others?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Friday's role on the island?

2. Where is Susan's daughter?

3. Describe the events that lead in the main characters' escape from the island.

4. Describe Cruso's castle.

5. Why is Friday's communication with Susan limited?

6. Why does Susan believe that she is on the island?

7. Why do Cruso and Friday work on the terraces?

8. How does Susan feel about Friday when they first meet?

9. Describe Cruso's health.

10. Describe Cruso's appearance.

(see the answer keys)

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