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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. In Chapter 4, how many barrels of gun powder does Crusoe find remain dry?

2. In Chapter 11, how long has Crusoe lived on the island?

3. In Chapter 7, when Crusoe goes back to the brook and savannas and to a place with woods, what fruit does he find?

4. When does Crusoe set out on his voyage in Chapter 10?

5. In Chapter 6, when does Crusoe begin to cut a piece of the ship's beam?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9 what does Crusoe discover when he tries to return home to his side of the island a different way than he came?

2. In Chapter 7, on the first day that Crusoe goes exploring, what does he find?

3. In Chapter 8 when Crusoe goes to explore the island, what does he take with him?

4. In Chapter 9, what process does Crusoe have to go through to make a sieve?

5. In Chapter 4, when is Crusoe able to go to the ship, and why does he grieve as he looks at the ship?

6. In Chapter 4, what challenges does Crusoe face as he takes things from the ship to the shore?

7. In Chapter 3, what is the purpose of Crusoe's voyage to Guinea and what happens on the voyage?

8. What happens on Crusoe's second voyage in Chapter 2?

9. What does Crusoe notice at the beginning of Chapter 4 when he wakes?

10. How successful is Crusoe at fishing on May 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Crusoe abhors the behavior of the cannibals, but he is not sure that it is his place to punish them. Why does Crusoe hesitate to punish the criminals, and what does his decision to leave them alone reveal about Crusoe’s belief in divine retribution?

Essay Topic 2

Crusoe rescues a native from the cannibals, and they live together and become friends. What type of relationship do the two men have, and why does Crusoe seem to be dominant in the relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Crusoe believes that the misfortunes he has may be caused by not listening to his father. What misfortunes does Crusoe face because he ignores advice, and why does Crusoe believe that fate and destiny are behind the misfortunes that he faces?

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