Robinson Crusoe — Questions and answers
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What did Robinson Crusoe's father want him to study in the city of York?
Choices
- Robinson Crusoe's father wanted him to study sailing.
- Robinson Crusoe's father wanted him to study trading.
- Robinson Crusoe's father wanted him to study the law. ✓
- Robinson Crusoe's father wanted him to study farming.
Answer: Robinson Crusoe's father wanted him to study the law.
From page 1
Where did Robinson Crusoe's ship anchor when a storm hit after leaving Hull?
Choices
- Robinson Crusoe's ship anchored in Yarmouth Roads. ✓
- Robinson Crusoe's ship anchored in the port of Sallee.
- Robinson Crusoe's ship anchored near Brazil.
- Robinson Crusoe's ship anchored off the African coast.
Answer: Robinson Crusoe's ship anchored in Yarmouth Roads.
From page 2
Who captured Robinson Crusoe's ship when he was sailing for the coast of Guinea?
Choices
- An English ship captured Robinson Crusoe's ship.
- A ship from Brazil captured Robinson Crusoe's ship.
- A Portuguese trading vessel captured Robinson Crusoe's ship.
- A Moorish rover from the port of Sallee captured Robinson Crusoe's ship. ✓
Answer: A Moorish rover from the port of Sallee captured Robinson Crusoe's ship.
From page 3
Who did Robinson Crusoe escape with from Sallee?
Choices
- Robinson Crusoe escaped with a Portuguese captain.
- Robinson Crusoe escaped with other prisoners.
- Robinson Crusoe escaped with the slave boy Xury. ✓
- Robinson Crusoe escaped with the Moorish captain.
Answer: Robinson Crusoe escaped with the slave boy Xury.
From page 4
What crops did Robinson Crusoe grow on his plantation in Brazil?
Choices
- Robinson Crusoe grew barley and rice on his plantation.
- Robinson Crusoe grew tobacco and sugar cane on his plantation. ✓
- Robinson Crusoe grew fruits and vegetables on his plantation.
- Robinson Crusoe grew corn and wheat on his plantation.
Answer: Robinson Crusoe grew tobacco and sugar cane on his plantation.
From page 5
What happened to the crew of Robinson Crusoe's ship during the terrible storm near an unknown coast?
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- Every man but Robinson Crusoe was drowned. ✓
- Only the captain and Robinson Crusoe survived.
- The entire crew survived the storm.
- The crew was rescued by another ship.
Answer: Every man but Robinson Crusoe was drowned.
From page 6
What did Robinson Crusoe call his strong shelter dug into the side of a hill?
Choices
- Robinson Crusoe called his shelter his home.
- Robinson Crusoe called his shelter his fort.
- Robinson Crusoe called his shelter his cave.
- Robinson Crusoe called his shelter his castle. ✓
Answer: Robinson Crusoe called his shelter his castle.
From page 7
What did Robinson Crusoe find in the sand that made him very scared?
Choices
- Robinson Crusoe found the print of a bare human foot in the sand. ✓
- Robinson Crusoe found a message in the sand.
- Robinson Crusoe found a broken boat in the sand.
- Robinson Crusoe found a strange animal in the sand.
Answer: Robinson Crusoe found the print of a bare human foot in the sand.
From page 8
Why did Robinson Crusoe name his new companion Friday?
Choices
- Robinson Crusoe named him Friday because he arrived on the island on a Friday.
- Robinson Crusoe named him Friday because it was a Friday when he saved him. ✓
- Robinson Crusoe named him Friday because he found him on a Friday.
- Robinson Crusoe named him Friday because that was the man's original name.
Answer: Robinson Crusoe named him Friday because it was a Friday when he saved him.
From page 9
How many years was Robinson Crusoe away from England before he returned?
Choices
- Robinson Crusoe was away from England for two years.
- Robinson Crusoe was away from England for ten years.
- Robinson Crusoe was away from England for eight and twenty years. ✓
- Robinson Crusoe was away from England for many months.
Answer: Robinson Crusoe was away from England for eight and twenty years.
From page 10