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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 say the terraces on the island come to resemble with the passage of time?
(a) Birth and death.
(b) Monuments.
(c) Folly.
(d) Tombs.

2. What elements does Susan suggest adding to her story?
(a) Cannibals and corn seeds.
(b) Pregnancy and how Friday lost his tongue.
(c) Passion and sex.
(d) Another group of hostile cast-aways.

3. Who does the person who watches the house where Susan and Friday live claim to be?
(a) Susan's uncle.
(b) Susan's daughter.
(c) Mr. Foe's brother.
(d) Mr. Foe's aunt.

4. How does Friday respond to live in the city, at the beginning of Part Two?
(a) He is fascinated by it.
(b) He is agitated and scared.
(c) He shows no change at all.
(d) He is not happy.

5. What is true of George Lewes, according to the person who visits Susan in Part Two?
(a) He was a gambler.
(b) He has a wooden leg.
(c) He is a gifted musician.
(d) He left a large, unclaimed inheritance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is The King's Arms?

2. What does Susan find on the side of the road at the end of Part Two?

3. What is the first indication Susan receives, in April, that there is a problem with Mr. Foe?

4. What is the name of the street where Susan lives in Part Two?

5. What does Susan say about mothers and children?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Susan say that she and Friday live in Mr. Foe's house "like poor relations"?

2. Is Susan self-sufficient or dependent on others?

3. What forms the bond between Susan and Friday in Part Two?

4. Why does Susan doubt young Susan's story?

5. What are Susan's insecurities in Part Two?

6. Explain Susan's concerns over her story.

7. What is the significance of Susan putting her written pages into Mr. Foe's basket?

8. What is Susan's reaction when Mr. Foe's letter is returned unopened?

9. Describe how Susan and young Susan first meet.

10. Describe the settings in Part Two.

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