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1. In Chapter 1, how does Crusoe describe his family?

Crusoe describes his family as a good family. His father was from Bremen, and settled in Hull. When he moved to York, he met and married Crusoe's mother. His father's family name was Kreutznaer, which was corrupted to Crusoe. His mother's family name was Robinson. Crusoe had two older brothers. One was a lieutenant-colonel, but was killed in battle. Crusoe and his family never knew what happened to his other brother.

2. In Chapter 1 after Crusoe was rescued from a sinking ship, what advice does he receive from the captain of the ship?

When Crusoe meets the captain after the wreck, the captain tells Crusoe that he should never go to sea any more. That Crusoe should take the sinking of the ship as a sign that he is not mean to be a seafaring man. He tells Crusoe that Heaven has given Crusoe an example of what he is to expect if he persists and goes to sea again.

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