44 Questions
What was Robinson Crusoe encouraged to study by his father?
Law
Why did Crusoe eventually decide to embark on a ship bound for London?
To escape from his family's control
Where did Crusoe end up after being enslaved by Moorish pirates?
Sallee
Who helped Crusoe escape slavery and took him to Brazil?
A Portuguese captain
What was Crusoe eager to acquire for economic benefits, leading him to embark on a fateful expedition?
Slaves
Where did Crusoe end up being shipwrecked after his ill-fated expedition?
Trinidad
What illness does Crusoe experience in June 1660?
Fever
Why does Crusoe make a notch every day in his cross?
To track the passing days
What skills does Crusoe develop while on the island?
Basket weaving and bread making
How does Crusoe come to name his servant Friday?
To represent the day he was saved
What is the significance of the footprint Crusoe finds on the beach?
It suggests cannibals might be present
How does Crusoe feel about the idea of contacting the Spaniards living nearby?
Upset
What language does Crusoe teach Friday on the island?
Spanish
What event leads to Crusoe and Friday being surprised by cannibals in canoes?
'Building a boat'
What is one vital part of God's wisdom that Crusoe learns the importance of in the text?
Repenting one's sins
What does the fiery angelic figure tell Crusoe during a feverish hallucination?
Repentance is needed
In what way does Crusoe describe his rebellious behavior towards his father?
Original sin
What aspect of Crusoe's spiritual journey marks a turning point in his consciousness?
Acknowledging wretchedness and dependence on the Lord
In what way does Crusoe's exile from civilization resemble a biblical event?
Representing Adam and Eve's expulsion from Eden
What doctrine emphasizes the idea that an individual must keep a careful reckoning of their soul?
Presbyterian doctrine
How does Crusoe demonstrate his self-awareness through journaling?
Recording daily activities with enthusiasm
'Poor Robin Crusoe....Where have you been?' is a phrase spoken by:
'Crusoe', referring to himself
What does Crusoe's makeshift calendar primarily focus on?
Tracking the days he has spent on the island
Which aspect of nature does Crusoe teach to voice his own self-awareness?
A parrot
What did Crusoe do when he found out about the approaching English ship?
He watched with suspicion.
How did Crusoe and Friday handle the mutineers on the island?
They confused and tired them by strategic actions.
What made Crusoe decide not to return to Brazil?
The need to convert to Catholicism.
How does Crusoe view himself in terms of mastery over his situation early in the novel?
He sees himself as a passive victim.
What does Crusoe teach Friday before 'yes' and 'no' in Chapter XXIII?
'Master'
Why is Crusoe's mastery over nature viewed positively at the beginning of the novel?
Because he is able to control his environment.
What term does Crusoe use to describe himself in relation to the natives and Europeans?
'Superior'
In what year does Crusoe finally depart for the East Indies as a trader?
1694
What does Defoe explore in his depiction of the colonial mind?
The link between mastering one's fate and mastering fellow humans
How does Crusoe view himself as he tames wild animals early in the novel?
As a master of his environment
What is a key characteristic of Crusoe's practical nature highlighted in the text?
His obsession with measuring and counting everything
Which event marks a new stage in Crusoe's mastery of the island according to the text?
Discovering grain
What does eating symbolize for Crusoe in the text?
Integration of the island into his life
How does Defoe portray Crusoe's relationship with water throughout the novel?
As a symbol of life-testing ordeals
What does Crusoe's meticulous measurements and counting ultimately suggest according to the text?
The futility of over-analyzing one's surroundings
What is the role of eating in Crusoe's narrative according to the text?
To represent integration of the island into his being
In what way does water serve as a symbolic element in Crusoe's experiences according to the text?
As a representation of harsh testing ordeals
What does Crusoe's meticulous recording of time suggest about his character?
His obsession with chronicling every mundane detail
How does eating relate to Crusoe's theme of survival in the text?
As a symbol of his integration with the island environment
How does Defoe use water as a literary device in Crusoe's narrative?
As an agent for causing fear and representing danger
This quiz covers the events where Crusoe prepares to welcome new members into his community, sends Friday's father and the Spaniard to explore nearby land, and later encounters English ship crew members and captives. Test your knowledge of this chapter with this quiz.
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