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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Susan do on her third day on the island after she disobeys Cruso?
(a) Goes to the beach.
(b) Vomits.
(c) Writes memories on bark.
(d) Mends his sock.

2. Why does Susan crawl into bed with Cruso when he is ill?
(a) To warm his body.
(b) To escape the night chill of the island.
(c) To feel close to another human being.
(d) To calm his bad dreams.

3. What does the woman ask for when she first swims ashore?
(a) To be allowed to die.
(b) Help.
(c) Someone named Abigail.
(d) Water.

4. How does Susan react to Cruso's explanations of the laws of the island?
(a) With dissatisfaction.
(b) With growing respect.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She laughs at his laws.

5. Why does the woman in the beginning of the story say she slips over the side of the boat and swims to shore?
(a) To get to a person on shore.
(b) The boat is leaking.
(c) To escape the other occupant of the boat.
(d) She cannot row any further.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Susan sleep on her first night on the island?

2. What name does Cruso give to his shelter?

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

4. Why does Cruso tell Susan he has not tried to record his memories?

5. How does the woman who swims ashore feel when she is with the person who first greets her?

(see the answer key)

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