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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 worry about regarding the story of her life as a cast-away?
(a) That it isn't exciting enough.
(b) That people will think she is lying.
(c) That people will findher immoral.
(d) That she won't make enough money to live off of it,

2. What does Susan thank Mr. Foe for giving back to her?
(a) Dignity.
(b) Substance.
(c) Independence.
(d) A sense of purpose.

3. How is Susan feeling when she starts to dance?
(a) Furious.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Ill.
(d) Wet and hungry.

4. What does Susan compare to moving the stones on the island?
(a) Shopping for a hat.
(b) Talking to young Susan.
(c) Talking to Friday.
(d) Writing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Susan tell her young guest about that person's father?

2. Who does Susan believe sent the person who watches the house where Susan and Friday live?

3. Where does Susan put the finished pages of her story?

4. Where does Susan dance?

5. What does Susan offer to do for Mr. Foe if he will let her move into his home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Foe impact the novel in Part Two?

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

3. Explain the significance of the dead baby Susan finds on the side of the road.

4. How does Susan feel about Friday in Part Two?

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

6. How does young Susan describe herself?

7. Explain Susan's concerns over her story.

8. Is Susan a loving person?

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

10. Why does Susan decide at the last moment not to put Friday on the ship to Africa?

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