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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Crusoe say is the best way to approach a bear?
(a) Stand still and stare.
(b) Throw something.
(c) Run fast.
(d) Keep going and look away.

2. What shoes does Friday put on when he goes to confront the bear?
(a) Sandals.
(b) Slippers.
(c) Boots.
(d) Pumps.

3. In Chapter 18, what is the name of the man who is injured and that the captain will not give quarter?
(a) Tom Smith.
(b) Will Fry.
(c) Andy Martin.
(d) Davy Jones.

4. What does Crusoe see in his dream in Chapter 14?
(a) 4 canoes and 28 savages, who brought 4 others.
(b) 2 canoes and 11 savages, who brought 1 other.
(c) 3 canoes and 18 savages, who brought 2 others.
(d) 1 canoe and 8 savages, who brought 3 others.

5. In Chapter 15, what task does Crusoe assign Friday after he feeds him broth made from goat and then roasted goat?
(a) Dry raisins.
(b) Harvest grain.
(c) Milk the goats.
(d) Beat corn.

6. In Chapter 16, what language does the white man speak who Crusoe and Friday rescue when Crusoe asked him who he is?
(a) Latin.
(b) English.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Portuguese

7. In Chapter 16, how long does it take Crusoe to make the rigging and fit his masts and sails?
(a) About 3 months.
(b) Nearly 2 months.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 5 weeks.

8. How long does Poll live with Crusoe?
(a) 17 years.
(b) 29 years.
(c) 26 years.
(d) 12 years.

9. In Chapter 20 after coming upon the carcasses of a dead horse and two men, how many wolves do Crusoe and his group kill?
(a) 41.
(b) 29.
(c) 3 score.
(d) 3 dozen.

10. What is Friday doing when a bear comes from the woods?
(a) Killing wolves.
(b) Starting a fire.
(c) Riding his horse.
(d) Helping the guide off his horse.

11. In Chapter 18, how many men are sent to Crusoe's cave with Friday to guard them?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

12. In Chapter 14, how many years does Crusoe follow a regular routine and stay vigilant for the cannibals?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 2 1/2 years.
(c) 1 1/2 years.
(d) 1 year.

13. In Chapter 13, how long has Crusoe been on the island?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 19 years.
(c) 21 years.
(d) 23 years.

14. In Chapter 17, when the Englishmen get their boat stranded when the tide goes out, about how many hours does Crusoe think it will take for the time to come in and float the boat?
(a) 10.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 13.

15. What does Crusoe begin carrying with him everywhere in Chapter 12?
(a) 2 pistols and a gun.
(b) 2 pistols, his gun, and a cutlass.
(c) A sword and his gun.
(d) His gun and a knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of ship does Crusoe find wrecked in Chapter 13?

2. In Chapter 12, how long has Crusoe been on the island?

3. In Chapter 20 after the bear is killed, when do Crusoe and his group enter the woods?

4. After killing the bear in Chapter 20, how many wolves do Crusoe and his party see when they are in a little plain in the woods?

5. In Chapter 17, how many Portuguese does the Spaniard say they took from another wreck?

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