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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Cruso and Friday work on everyday, when Susan first arrives on the island?

2. What does Susan do when she wakes to find Cruso's hand exploring her body after she has crawled into bed with him?

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

4. Who cares for the person (or persons) who falls after Susan has been on the island for one year?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Cruso feel about leaving the island?

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

5. How does Susan and Cruso's relationship change once they are rescued?

6. Describe Cruso's castle.

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

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

9. Does Susan respect Cruso?

10. Explain why Susan and Cruso have a fight over shoes.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and the oppressed is a theme in Foe that is illustrated by specific characters, objects and events. Explain this in terms of:

1) Friday's voice.

2) Susan's desire to tell the story of the island.

3) Any other relevant instance.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast any two characters in the novel. Discuss:

1) How they are used in relationship to each other.

2) How the character's substance is created.

3) How objects are used to define each character.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of parenthood, motherhood and giving birth recur often in Foe. Discuss the importance of this theme in relationship to:

1) Susan and Cruso.

2) Susan and Friday.

3) Susan and Mr. Foe.

4) Susan and her daughter.

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