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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. What best describes Cruso's appearance?
(a) European, with green eyes and straw-colored hair
(b) Olive skin, dark eyes and dark curls.
(c) Kind, blue eyes and a balding pate.
(d) A graying man with muscles and all his teeth.

2. What is the meal that Susan enjoys after the ship first arrives on the island?
(a) Biscuits, cheese and ale.
(b) Pork, biscuits and wine.
(c) An apple, cheese and wine.
(d) Cheese and fruit.

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

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

5. What does Susan learn about Friday when he ignores her request to bring more wood in Part One?
(a) He thinks women are inferior.
(b) He only knows a few English words.
(c) He is fiercely loyal to Cruso.
(d) He lost his voice in a fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sinks into a depression after Susan's arrival on the island?

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

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

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

5. What does Susan tell the ship's mates?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Susan feel about Friday when they first meet?

4. Describe Susan and Cruso's relationship while on the island.

5. Describe Cruso's castle.

6. How does Cruso feel about leaving the island?

7. What is Friday's role on the island?

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

9. Why is the lizard that Susan finds important?

10. Does Susan respect Cruso?

(see the answer keys)

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