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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who invites Susan to his cabin?
(a) Jim Preston.
(b) Friday.
(c) The first mate.
(d) The captain.

2. What does Cruso tell Susan when he gives her a knife in Part One?
(a) To be very careful.
(b) To remain nearby.
(c) To find food if she is hungry.
(d) To make herself useful.

3. Who falls ill in Part One, after Susan has been on the island for one year?
(a) Cruso.
(b) Friday and Cruso.
(c) Friday.
(d) Susan.

4. How does the captain react to Susan's story?
(a) He encourages her to write her story.
(b) He expresses admiration for her strength and faith.
(c) He seems doubtful of much of her account.
(d) He expresses guilt over her predicament.

5. How does Susan end up on the island?
(a) There is mutiny on her ship and she is cast away.
(b) There is an outbreak of illness on her ship and she escapes.
(c) Her ship is attacked by pirates and she escapes.
(d) She is kidnapped by a crew member from whom she escapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Friday speak to Susan?

2. What does Susan learn about Friday when he ignores her request to bring more wood in Part One?

3. How does Susan describe the rhythm of the wind and rain on the island in Part One?

4. Who carries the person who steps on a thorn in Part One?

5. Why does Susan crawl into bed with Cruso when he is ill?

(see the answer key)

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