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Robinson Crusoe: Early Life

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Who told the young man to return home?

A friend
His father (correct)
A stranger
The captain of the ship

Where did the young man travel to by land?

Guinea
London (correct)
His hometown
Africa

Why was the young man ashamed to return home?

He was ashamed of being laughed at by his neighbours (correct)
He was ashamed of his actions
He was ashamed of his family
He was ashamed of his father's words

What was the young man's problem with his desires to return home?

They wore off over time (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the young man's greatest misfortune?

Not becoming a sailor (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the young man always go on board in the habit of a gentleman?

Because he had money in his pocket and good clothes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who did the young man meet in London?

The captain of a ship (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the captain's offer to the young man?

To be his messmate and companion on the voyage (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the young man hope to gain from the voyage?

Experience and profit from the trade (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the young man finally decide to go on the voyage?

Because he wanted to see the world (C) Signup and view all the answers