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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What name does Cruso give to his shelter?
(a) The fort.
(b) Camp Cruso.
(c) The castle.
(d) Camp Charlotte.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Friday speak to Susan?

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

4. Why does Cruso say he never tried to build a boat?

5. What does Cruso tell Susan about the laws of the island?

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