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1. How does the family end up on a deserted island?

The family ends up on a deserted island when their ship runs aground in a hurricane. They are abandoned by the ship's crew and have to make their way to land in an improvised boat made of barrels.

2. What jobs does Elizabeth take on from the time of the shipwreck onward?

Elizabeth immediately takes on the job of cooking for the family. She also takes care of the various animals that they collect.

3. What problem occurs when the family tries to launch their barrel boat, and how do they solve it?

When the family tries to launch their barrel boat, they find that it is too heavy to move. They used a lever to put the boat on rollers and launch it.

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