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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Susan traveling when her boat ran into trouble?
(a) Paris.
(b) Sydney.
(c) Lisbon.
(d) London.

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

3. What does the woman ask for when she first swims ashore?
(a) To be allowed to die.
(b) Help.
(c) Water.
(d) Someone named Abigail.

4. What best describes the person who first meets the woman who swims ashore in the beginning of the story?
(a) A black man.
(b) A boy with a shaved head.
(c) A woman wearing a bonnet.
(d) A white man.

5. What do Cruso and Friday work on everyday, when Susan first arrives on the island?
(a) The crop field.
(b) The terraces.
(c) Improvements to the shelter.
(d) Making tools.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What best describes the diet of Cruso and Friday in Part One?

3. How does Susan disobey Cruso on her third day on the island?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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