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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Susan think is one of the questions that readers will wonder about her story?
(a) Why they didn't attempt escape.
(b) Why she and Cruso didn't become a couple.
(c) How Cruso really died.
(d) If she is telling the truth.

2. What is true of George Lewes, according to the person who visits Susan in Part Two?
(a) He is a gifted musician.
(b) He has a wooden leg.
(c) He was a gambler.
(d) He left a large, unclaimed inheritance.

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

4. How does Susan respond to Friday's actions when she first sees him paddle out onto the bay?
(a) She is excited at the possibility of escape.
(b) She is angry that he has not provided more food.
(c) She realizes he has a soul or spirit.
(d) She feels a tendernes akin to love.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Susan find in a case?

3. What tool does Cruso first give to Susan?

4. How does Cruso react to the arrival of a ship on the island?

5. How does Susan describe the rhythm of the wind and rain on the island in Part One?

(see the answer key)

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