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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Susan do on her third day on the island after she disobeys Cruso?
(a) Writes memories on bark.
(b) Vomits.
(c) Mends his sock.
(d) Goes to the beach.

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

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

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

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

6. How does Susan end up on the island?
(a) Her ship is attacked by pirates and she escapes.
(b) There is mutiny on her ship and she is cast away.
(c) She is kidnapped by a crew member from whom she escapes.
(d) There is an outbreak of illness on her ship and she escapes.

7. Who carries the person who steps on a thorn in Part One?
(a) An animal.
(b) Friday.
(c) Cruso.
(d) The unnamed boy.

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

9. Who invites Susan to his cabin?
(a) Friday.
(b) Jim Preston.
(c) The captain.
(d) The first mate.

10. What tool does Cruso first give to Susan?
(a) A hammer.
(b) A clay cooking bowl.
(c) A fish bone needle.
(d) A writing utensil.

11. What, according to Cruso, is true of Friday?
(a) He was the spiritual leader of his people.
(b) He is a genius.
(c) He is a medicine man.
(d) He is a former cannibal.

12. What best describes Friday's boat?
(a) It is remants of a much larger craft.
(b) It is a log.
(c) It is a small raft tied together with vines.
(d) It is a roughly made sail boat.

13. What does Susan bring back to camp after disobeying Cruso on her third day on the island?
(a) Berries.
(b) Root vegetables.
(c) Wood to build a raft.
(d) Firewood.

14. What does Cruso say will act as a statement of his time on the island?
(a) The relationships he forms while there.
(b) A simple grave with a cross of stones.
(c) The terraces.
(d) The shelter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Susan respond to Friday's actions when she first sees him paddle out onto the bay?

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

5. Why doesn't Friday speak to Susan?

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