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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Susan believe that being on the island is?
(a) A chance at redemption.
(b) Of the three castaways, this is most difficult for Cruso.
(c) A punishment.
(d) A trial from God to test her faith.

3. Who steps on a thorn in the first section of the story?
(a) The unnamed boy.
(b) Friday.
(c) Susan.
(d) Abigail.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Susan bring back to camp after disobeying Cruso on her third day on the island?

3. Where do Cruso and Friday sleep, when Susan first meets them?

4. Why does Cruso say he never tried to build a boat?

5. Who falls ill in Part One, after Susan has been on the island for one year?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the events that lead in the main characters' escape from the island.

2. What is Susan's first impression of the island?

3. Why does Susan believe that she is on the island?

4. How does the Captain of the Hobart react to Susan's story of being a castaway on the island?

5. Why do Cruso and Friday work on the terraces?

6. Explain why Susan and Cruso have a fight over shoes.

7. Does Susan respect Cruso?

8. Why is Friday's communication with Susan limited?

9. How does Friday feel about leaving the island?

10. Describe Cruso's health.

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