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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. In Chapter 12, how far is the hill where Crusoe goes to watch for ships from his castle?
(a) 3 1/2 miles.
(b) 1 1/2 miles.
(c) 2 miles or so.
(d) 3 miles or more.

2. In Chapter 19, how many men come swimming to the ship begging to go with them?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

3. In Chapter 17, when the Englishmen get their boat stranded when the tide goes out, about how many hours does Crusoe think it will take for the time to come in and float the boat?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 13.

4. In Chapter 14, when Crusoe watches the cannibals who have returned after a long absence, how many people does he see dragged from the boats?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

5. How much gunpowder does Crusoe have in Chapter 12?
(a) 3 boxes.
(b) 1 barrel.
(c) 2 barrels.
(d) 2 boxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 18, how many men are sent to Crusoe's cave with Friday to guard them?

2. In Chapter 13, how long has Crusoe been on the island?

3. In Chapter 18, which seaman is the principal ringleader of the mutiny?

4. What does Crusoe say that he might have done if he did not have to worry about cannibals in Chapter 12?

5. What river does Crusoe realize is near his island in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what does Crusoe learn has happened to his plantation in Brazil?

2. In Chapter 16, how is the mast and sail made for the boat Crusoe and Friday make?

3. In Chapter 20 as Crusoe and his group come to the entrance of the wood, what do they hear and then see?

4. In Chapter 16, why does Friday look grave and sad when Crusoe tells him he will make a boat and take Friday back to his country?

5. What type of companions are they and how long do Poll and the dog from the ship live with Crusoe?

6. In Chapter 19, how and why do two men who were left on the island get to the ship?

7. Beside Poll and the dog, what other creatures live with Crusoe in Chpater 13?

8. In Chapter 17, why is Crusoe cautious about rescuing the other men who are living with the cannibals and what does he do about it?

9. In Chapter 15, what does Crusoe decide to do to cure Friday of eating human flesh?

10. In Chapter 15, why is the first year with Friday one of the most pleasant Crusoe has spent on the island?

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