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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. What happens when a ship arrives on the island?
(a) Friday runs away.
(b) Cruso is put in handcuffs.
(c) The captain recognizes Susan.
(d) Friday is shot.

2. What message does Susan try to convey to Friday at the end of Part One?
(a) That she is with child.
(b) That Cruso is dead.
(c) That she will meet him in his cabin.
(d) That she will protect him.

3. What does Cruso tell Susan when he gives her a knife in Part One?
(a) To be very careful.
(b) To remain nearby.
(c) To make herself useful.
(d) To find food if she is hungry.

4. What does Cruso tell Susan about the laws of the island?
(a) "There are no laws."
(b) "The only law is to do what I say."
(c) "The only law is we will work for our bread."
(d) "The laws are meant for the protection of us all."

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What best describes Friday's boat?

3. Who steps on a thorn in the first section of the story?

4. What does Cruso grow near his shelter?

5. Why does the woman in the beginning of the story say she slips over the side of the boat and swims to shore?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Captain of the Hobart react to Susan's story of being a castaway on the island?

2. Where is Susan's daughter?

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

4. How does Susan come to see Friday as a being with a soul?

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

6. What is Susan's first impression of the island?

7. Describe Susan and Cruso's relationship while on the island.

8. Describe Cruso's castle.

9. How does Cruso feel about leaving the island?

10. Why is the lizard that Susan finds important?

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