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

2. What message does Susan try to convey to Friday at the end of Part One?
(a) That she is with child.
(b) That Cruso is dead.
(c) That she will meet him in his cabin.
(d) That she will protect him.

3. What does Cruso grow near his shelter?
(a) Sweet peppers.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Mangos.
(d) Lettuce.

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

5. Why does Cruso say he never tried to build a boat?
(a) He doesn't know where he would escape to.
(b) The current would not allow them to leave.
(c) He has no desire to leave.
(d) Supplies are not available.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Susan say that Cruso wants to remain on the island?

3. Why doesn't Friday speak to Susan?

4. What does Susan say was her father's name?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is the lizard that Susan finds important?

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

4. How does Friday feel about leaving the island?

5. Where is Susan's daughter?

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

7. Describe Cruso's appearance.

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

9. Describe Cruso's castle.

10. How does Cruso feel about leaving the island?

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