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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 12, how long has Crusoe been on the island?

2. In Chapter 16, how long has Crusoe been on the island?

3. In Chapter 20 after the bear is killed, when do Crusoe and his group enter the woods?

4. After a long period of time in Chapter 14 when no cannibals come to the island, how many canoes does Crusoe see?

5. In Chapter 20 when Crusoe and his group see about 100 wolves, how many volleys do they have to fire to make the wolves stop?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How long does the widow persuade Crusoe in Chapter 20 to stay and what does Crusoe do during that time?

4. In Chapter 12, what signs of cannibalism does Crusoe find?

5. Who do Crusoe and Friday rescue and how in Chapter 16?

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

7. In Chapter 17, what does Crusoe learn from the Spaniard that he and Friday rescued?

8. How does Crusoe settle down during the seven years that widow persuades him to stay in Chapter 20 and why does he leave?

9. What does Crusoe find on a ship wreck in Chapter 13?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Crusoe believes that Friday has a right to attack the cannibals. Why does Crusoe believe that Friday is justified in attacking the cannibals?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

After being on the island for a time, Crusoe examines the pros and cons of his life. What is revealed about good and evil and Crusoe’s outlook on life through his list of pros and cons?

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