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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 watch Friday do when she first sees him paddle out onto the bay?
(a) Stay very still until birds land on his shoulders.
(b) Scatter flower petals on the water.
(c) Reach into the water and pull out a fish.
(d) Feed some birds.

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

3. What is the name of the ship that rescues Susan and the others?
(a) The Sumner P.
(b) The Clayton.
(c) The Hobart.
(d) The Redemption.

4. What does Susan tell the ship's mates?
(a) That Friday is her servant.
(b) That she and Cruso are married.
(c) That she is pregnant.
(d) That her father will reward them handsomely.

5. What does Cruso tell Susan about punishing Friday?
(a) There is never a need for punishment.
(b) Occasional punishment keeps him in line.
(c) Ignoring Friday is the worst punishment.
(d) Only a man can punish another man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Susan end up on the island?

2. What tool does Cruso first give to Susan?

3. What best describes Friday's boat?

4. What happens when a ship arrives on the island?

5. What best describes the person who first meets the woman who swims ashore in the beginning of the story?

(see the answer key)

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