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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. What does Mr. Foe say it is a shame that Cruso didn't save from the wreck?

2. What does Susan say might be a way to communicate with Friday?

3. Who receives a letter "for your master" in Part Two?

4. How do Susan and Friday live in their new location at the end of May in Part Two?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the settings in Part Two.

5. Explain Susan's concerns over her story.

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

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

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

9. Explain the mystery surrounding Susan's lost child.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The time period in which Foe takes place offers political and cultural meaning to Susan's tale. Relate this to:

1) Friday.

2) Women.

3) Power.

Essay Topic 2

The setting in all four sections of Foe are very different. Describe each character's response to one setting and analyze what that says about his or her character: Susan, Friday, and Cruso.

Essay Topic 3

While Foe serves as a broad metaphor for certain themes, the novel is also full of shorter literary metaphors and similes. Identify five metaphors or similes used by the author, explain the context in which they appear and the benefit their insertion offers to plot development or character development.

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