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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 18, as the second boat comes from the ship, how many men does the captain think are honest fellows?

2. In Chapter 12 in the area where Crusoe nearly lost himself once, how many acres is the clear piece of land that he works to make a goat enclosure?

3. For how many years in Chapter 12, does Crusoe believe that he does not fire his gun?

4. How are the men who come swimming and begging to go with the ship punished in Chapter 19?

5. In Chapter 17, when Crusoe considers rescuing the Spaniard's comrades, how long does the Spaniard say the rescue should be delayed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Spaniard suggest that Crusoe wait six months before rescuing the Spaniard's comrades?

2. Why is Will Atkins not given quarter when Crusoe, the captain, and the others capture the men who come onshore from the ship in a boat?

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

4. In Chapter 18, when a boat comes from the ship, what does the captain comment about the men in the boat?

5. What does Crusoe dream in Chapter 14?

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

7. In Chapter 14, what does Crusoe think that his circumstances would be like if he had stayed in Brazil?

8. At the beginning of Chapter 14, how does Crusoe spend his time?

9. In Chapter 18, when the men from the ship are ready to go back in the boat after traipsing around the island, what does Crusoe have done to keep them on the shore?

10. In Chapter 12, where and why does Crusoe move some of his goats?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 16, Crusoe thinks that he will just observe as Friday attacks the cannibals. What role does reasoning and indignation play in getting Crusoe involved in the attack?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 6, Crusoe has a disturbing dream. What does Crusoe dream, and why does the dream awaken Crusoe’s conscience?

Essay Topic 3

Crusoe learns to make do with what he has during his time on the island. How does Crusoe use resourcefulness to have the things he needs to survive, and how is he able to be self-reliant through his efforts?

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