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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Cruso say he never tried to build a boat?

4. What do Cruso and Friday work on everyday, when Susan first arrives on the island?

5. How does Cruso refer to the ailment he gets shortly after Susan's arrival?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cruso feel about leaving the island?

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

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

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

5. Why is the lizard that Susan finds important?

6. How does Susan and Cruso's relationship change once they are rescued?

7. Does Susan respect Cruso?

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

9. Describe Cruso's castle.

10. Describe Cruso's health.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The use of signs or tokens to which Susan can return again and again to rewrite her own story gives Foe a surreal feeling. Analyze one of these signs, its significance to the story, and its effectiveness.

Essay Topic 2

Does the author use Foe as an allegory or metaphor for a specific message? Use specific instances from the novel to support your assertion.

Essay Topic 3

Visual imagery in Foe is very strong. Select three example of visual imagery that are used effectively by the author, explain what they are used to achieve, and why they have a large impact on the novel.

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