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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the woman in the beginning of the story say she slips over the side of the boat and swims to shore?
(a) To escape the other occupant of the boat.
(b) To get to a person on shore.
(c) The boat is leaking.
(d) She cannot row any further.

3. How does Susan attempt to get passage to Africa for Friday?
(a) She asks her dance partner.
(b) By getting him a job as a deckhand.
(c) By telling the captain he is loyal and strong.
(d) With the money from Mr. Foe.

4. Who sinks into a depression after Susan's arrival on the island?
(a) Cruso.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Susan.
(d) Friday.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Susan feel about allowing the watcher to stay with her in Part Two?

2. Why does Susan say she would consider getting pregnant by Cruso?

3. What does Susan learn about Friday when he ignores her request to bring more wood in Part One?

4. What does Susan find on the side of the road at the end of Part Two?

5. How does Susan say that Cruso came to be stranded, in Part One?

(see the answer key)

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