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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 past deeds transformed to ill health.
(c) As woman-induced disease.
(d) As an old fever.

2. 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.

3. Why does Susan say that Cruso wants to remain on the island?
(a) He loves Friday and will not leave him.
(b) He has formed an attachment to natural living.
(c) It is where his love is buried.
(d) Stubborness of old age.

4. How does the captain react to Susan's story?
(a) He encourages her to write her story.
(b) He expresses admiration for her strength and faith.
(c) He seems doubtful of much of her account.
(d) He expresses guilt over her predicament.

5. How does the woman who swims ashore feel when she is with the person who first greets her?
(a) Safe and protected.
(b) Uncomfortable and unsafe.
(c) At home.
(d) That she must get better to protect the person.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Cruso ill, in Part One?

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

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

4. Why does the woman in the beginning of the story say she slips over the side of the boat and swims to shore?

5. What does Cruso tell Susan when he gives her a knife in Part One?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is the lizard that Susan finds important?

6. How does Cruso feel about leaving the island?

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

8. How does Susan come to see Friday as a being with a soul?

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

10. Where is Susan's daughter?

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