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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Elizabeth so frightened when the narrator has the boys fire the pinnace's cannon?
(a) She is easily frightened and hates gunfire.
(b) The narrator and the boys come back much sooner than she aniticipated.
(c) The boat has been kept a secret from her until this moment.
(d) She did not know that the new boat had cannons.

2. Who discovers the grove of trees where the family will later build their treehouse?
(a) Franz.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Fritz.
(d) The narrator.

3. What dangerous predator does Fritz shoot near their new home in the grove of trees?
(a) A margay.
(b) A hyena.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A tiger.

4. From the speed of nightfall, what does the narrator deduce?
(a) They are farther West than he had imagined.
(b) They must be near the equator.
(c) Their island is unexpectedly large.
(d) There must be mountains somewhere past the cliffs.

5. In Chapter 9, "A Growing Menagerie," what unusual food does the narrator convince Fritz to try?
(a) Tarantula.
(b) Ant eggs.
(c) Roasted larvae.
(d) Seaweed.

6. What is the narrator's response when Ernest says that he wishes they could have some butter?
(a) He is pleased to be able to surprise the family with some butter from the ship.
(b) He tells Ernest to stop wishing for things and sit down and eat like everybody else.
(c) He says that he will look for a butter churn on board the ship.
(d) He asks Ernest if he has any ideas about how to make butter on the island.

7. What does Jack find in the captain's cabin?
(a) Two large dogs.
(b) A map that shows their position.
(c) A supply of wine.
(d) Several swords and a knife.

8. What does Jack offer to make for the dogs?
(a) Leashes.
(b) Saddle bags.
(c) A small shelter.
(d) Spiked collars.

9. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what agreement does the narrator make with his wife?
(a) He will not take the children to the wreck anymore.
(b) He will not stay onboard the wreck overnight.
(c) He will take Elizabeth to the wreck next time they go.
(d) He will not go to the wreck anymore.

10. When the tree house is proposed, what is the narrator's response?
(a) That would be a great idea, if we could fly.
(b) A house in the trees would never be safe for Franz.
(c) That would keep us safe from animals on the ground.
(d) It is too difficult to get materials up so high to build.

11. What does "Robinson" refer to in the title of the book?
(a) The family's last name.
(b) Robinson Crusoe.
(c) The name of the ship the family originally travels on.
(d) The name of the island.

12. Who is the original author of The Swiss Family Robinson?
(a) Alexander Selkirk.
(b) Daniel DeFoe.
(c) Mary Jane Godwin.
(d) Johann Wyss.

13. What wild bird is the family's first addition to their flock?
(a) A stork.
(b) A flamingo.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A crane.

14. Just as the narrator and Fritz are about to leave camp to explore for the first time, what does he suddenly remember that they have forgotten?
(a) One of the dogs.
(b) To pray.
(c) To say goodbye to Elizabeth.
(d) Their guns.

15. When Fritz suggests that they make a basin at the stream, what material does the narrator say they will need?
(a) Clay.
(b) Bamboo.
(c) Steel.
(d) Wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the family test whether fruits are safe to eat?

2. In Chapter 7, "Bread," what important discovery does Fritz make in crates onboard the shipwreck?

3. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what new bird does the family add to their flock?

4. What is the first structure that the family lives in?

5. Which family member discovers the Canary wine?

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