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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. How does Susan describe the food on the island?

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

3. How does Susan say that Cruso came to be stranded, in Part One?

4. How does the captain react to Susan's story?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Cruso's appearance.

5. How does Friday feel about leaving the island?

6. How does Cruso feel about leaving the island?

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

8. Why is the lizard that Susan finds important?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is readily apparent in Foe. Select three instance of foreshadowing and what they are used to indicate.

Essay Topic 2

Truth in Foe is mentioned often.

1) Which truths does Susan want, and not want, to be revealed?

2) Why is Susan so concerned with the way Mr. Foe tells her story?

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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