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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who receives a letter "for your master" in Part Two?
(a) The young girl.
(b) The old man.
(c) Susan.
(d) Friday.

3. Where does Susan dance?
(a) Outside in the rain.
(b) In a ballroom.
(c) In a church.
(d) In a barn.

4. Who does Susan realize is willing to take Friday?
(a) Captain Maxwell.
(b) The captain of the Hobart.
(c) Those who will sell him to slavers.
(d) A fishing vessel.

5. What does Susan find in a case?
(a) Recorders.
(b) A photograph.
(c) Ink and a pen.
(d) Mr. Foe's next story.

6. What does Susan teach Friday how to do, to keep him active?
(a) Cook bread.
(b) Read.
(c) Make soup.
(d) Laundry.

7. What haunts Susan about what she finds on the side of the road at the end of Part Two?
(a) A word written on it.
(b) It's eyes.
(c) A blood stain.
(d) That it has been placed on a log in her path.

8. What does Mr. Foe say it is a shame that Cruso didn't save from the wreck?
(a) Ink and paper.
(b) Muskets, powder or tools.
(c) Seeds of some sort.
(d) His wife.

9. What is the first indication Susan receives, in April, that there is a problem with Mr. Foe?
(a) He doesn't answer her letter.
(b) The bank refuses to cash his check.
(c) He writes a letter that alludes to difficulty.
(d) A messenger arrives at Susan's looking for him.

10. What best describe the dwelling where Susan lives in Part Two?
(a) Her grandfather's house.
(b) An inn.
(c) A rented cottage.
(d) A second story apartment.

11. What does Susan say that eating human flesh is bound to be like?
(a) Eating the meat at the pub.
(b) Any other human sin.
(c) Any other mindless ritual.
(d) Eating chicken.

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

13. What happens when Susan tries to give the person who watches the house a packet of letters?
(a) The person refuses them.
(b) Susan is attacked and knocked unconscious.
(c) Susan faints upon recognizing the person.
(d) The person hands her a slim envelope.

14. How does Susan feel after her dance?
(a) Refreshed.
(b) Calm.
(c) Excited.
(d) Embarrassed.

15. How do Susan and Friday live in their new location at the end of May in Part Two?
(a) Above chaos, but in a space of peace.
(b) With the curtains drawn.
(c) Like kings.
(d) Simply, but happily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Susan tell Mr. Foe about escaping from the island on a small boat?

2. Where does Susan put the finished pages of her story?

3. What does Susan suggest to Mr. Foe would be a good job for Friday?

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

5. What best describes Susan's dance?

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