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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Cruso refer to the ailment he gets shortly after Susan's arrival?
(a) As an old fever.
(b) As a bad heart come back to haunt him.
(c) As woman-induced disease.
(d) As past deeds transformed to ill health.

3. Where does Susan see Friday working when she awakens her first morning on the island?
(a) In a crop field.
(b) Up high in a tree.
(c) In the water by the shore.
(d) At a stone stove.

4. Why do Friday's feet bleed in Part One?
(a) Cuts from the coral reef.
(b) Some strange virus.
(c) Cuts from thorns.
(d) Bites from fleas and insects.

5. What does Susan believe that being on the island is?
(a) Of the three castaways, this is most difficult for Cruso.
(b) A punishment.
(c) A chance at redemption.
(d) A trial from God to test her faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cruso tell Susan when he gives her a knife in Part One?

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

3. What does Susan say was her father's name?

4. How does Susan react to Cruso's explanations of the laws of the island?

5. What best describes Friday's boat?

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