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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Friday's feet bleed in Part One?
(a) Cuts from thorns.
(b) Cuts from the coral reef.
(c) Some strange virus.
(d) Bites from fleas and insects.

2. How does Cruso react to the arrival of a ship on the island?
(a) He sits without emotion.
(b) He cries tears of joy and relief.
(c) He is scared and tries to run away.
(d) He fights the men who try to get him to board.

3. How does Susan describe the rhythm of the wind and rain on the island in Part One?
(a) Agitating.
(b) Monotonous.
(c) Calming and hypnotic.
(d) Threatening.

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

5. Why does Susan say she would consider getting pregnant by Cruso?
(a) It may be her only chance to have a child.
(b) To avoid being left alone on the island with Friday.
(c) He is a handsome and strong man.
(d) She craves the closeness of a man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Susan describe the food on the island?

2. Who steps on a thorn in the first section of the story?

3. Where does Susan see Friday working when she awakens her first morning on the island?

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

5. Where does Susan sleep on her first night on the island?

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