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

2. What is the meal that Susan enjoys after the ship first arrives on the island?
(a) Cheese and fruit.
(b) Pork, biscuits and wine.
(c) An apple, cheese and wine.
(d) Biscuits, cheese and ale.

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

4. What does Cruso grow near his shelter?
(a) Sweet peppers.
(b) Mangos.
(c) Lettuce.
(d) Tobacco.

5. What best describes Cruso's shelter when Susan first sees it?
(a) An impressive shed made of timber, knots and vines.
(b) A shanty of sail cloth, vines and leaves.
(c) A shelter of poles and thatched reeds.
(d) A cave transformed by fire and animal pelts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Cruso ill, in Part One?

2. How does Cruso respond to leaving on the ship?

3. What does Cruso say will act as a statement of his time on the island?

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

5. Where was Susan traveling when her boat ran into trouble?

(see the answer key)

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