Robinson Crusoe Level 1 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What weapon does the person have during their struggle for survival?

a small knife

Where does the person drink fresh water?

a small river

What does the person use to get on the ship?

a rope

What does the person find to take back to the beach after being on the ship?

food, rum, and a dog Signup and view all the answers

What does the character build after finding food on the ship?

A raft Signup and view all the answers

Why does the person want to write a book?

to describe their life on the island Signup and view all the answers

What changes does the character make to their living situation after the storm?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

The character decides to move to the fruit valley.

False Signup and view all the answers

How does the character mark the dates of their time on the island?

by making cuts on a cross Signup and view all the answers

What natural disaster does the character experience?

Earthquake Signup and view all the answers

What does the character find while exploring the island?

melons, apples, oranges, and lemons Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the main character in the story?

Robinson Crusoe Signup and view all the answers

How old is Robinson Crusoe?

Eighteen years old Signup and view all the answers

What nationality is Robinson Crusoe's father?

German Signup and view all the answers

Where does Robinson Crusoe want to travel?

The world Signup and view all the answers

Robinson's mother thinks travelling is a good idea.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does Robinson Crusoe experience during his first long journey?

A storm Signup and view all the answers

What nationality is the ship that Robinson encounters?

Portuguese Signup and view all the answers

What does Robinson Crusoe think about the young woman he meets?

He loves her. Signup and view all the answers

How does Robinson Crusoe feel about his life in England?

He wants to leave. Signup and view all the answers

Robinson Crusoe eventually makes a lot of money from his journeys.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does Friday want to do when they find the bodies of the dead cannibals?

Eat them Signup and view all the answers

Friday understands the concept of education in Europe.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does Friday bring to add to the soup?

Herbs Signup and view all the answers

What English words does the narrator teach Friday?

Hi, hello, bye, thank you Signup and view all the answers

Friday's father is saved after being found in a ___ on the canoe.

canoe Signup and view all the answers

How do Friday and the narrator feel about their teamwork?

They feel they are a good team. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Spanish man say about the number of Europeans on Friday's island?

Sixteen Signup and view all the answers

The cannibals are afraid of the guns.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator use to cut the trees for making baskets?

His tools from the ship Signup and view all the answers

How does Friday react when he sees the Spanish prisoner?

He cries Signup and view all the answers

There is a ___ at sea that Friday wakes the narrator to inform him about.

boat Signup and view all the answers

What condition does the narrator place on helping the captain?

Full control over the ship Signup and view all the answers

How many men are guarding the three tied prisoners?

Two Signup and view all the answers

The captain is not worried about the loyalty of the other sailors.

False Signup and view all the answers

What decision do the prisoners make regarding their future after being offered a choice?

They decide to stay on the island. Signup and view all the answers

What do the captain and his crew disguise themselves as when approaching the ship?

Prisoners Signup and view all the answers

The protagonist initially plans to take many belongings with him on his journey.

False Signup and view all the answers

How long after the protagonist's first arrival on the island does he leave?

Twenty-seven years Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's son want to do when he meets him?

He wants to meet his father and spend time together. Signup and view all the answers

The protagonist's loyal companion, __________, goes with him on the journey.

Friday Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their actions:

Captain = Takes back the ship from the rebellion Friday = Decides to stay on the island Protagonist = Plans a journey to Brazil Signup and view all the answers

Friday's people eat Europeans.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist take with him when leaving the island?

His dog and parrot Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the seven shots heard after the ship is recaptured?

It is a signal that the ship is back under the captain's control. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do in the morning?

He hunts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the narrator's parrot?

Poll. Signup and view all the answers

What problem does the narrator face with his corn?

Birds start to eat the seeds. Signup and view all the answers

After two months, he makes two ______.

pots. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator use to make flour?

A big piece of hard wood. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do with the flour?

Bakes bread. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator think about making from a big tree?

A canoe. Signup and view all the answers

The narrator successfully moves the canoe over the hill.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator use to make clothes after three years?

Skins of animals. Signup and view all the answers

The narrator sees a mark of a human ______ on the sand.

foot. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator worry about after finding the human footprint?

That he will be discovered by other people. Signup and view all the answers

The narrator wants to team up with the cannibals after discovering their presence.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator name the rescued prisoner?

Friday. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator find when he investigates the ship?

Guns and gunpowder. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe is 18 years old, from England, with a German father and English mother.
He has two brothers and one sister, indicating a close family dynamic.
Although his father is a successful businessman, Robinson dreams of traveling the world.

Chapter 1 – Family

Robinson expresses a strong desire to travel, contrasting with his father's concerns about the dangers involved.
His mother, loving but protective, believes he should remain home in England.
After a year, he visits Hull and embarks on his first journey to London, marking the beginning of his adventures.

Chapter 2 – Storm

The ship encounters a severe storm, causing panic among the crew and Robinson.
Robinson and the crew work together to pump water from the ship after sustaining severe damage.
A rescue boat saves them just before their ship sinks, leading Robinson to travel to London again.

Chapter 3 – Woman

In London, Robinson is captured by pirates and forced into slave labor.
He meets a beautiful young female slave, developing feelings for her despite their complicated situation.
Plans to escape arise when the captain prepares for another fishing trip, prompting Robinson to think of freedom.

Chapter 4 – Lion

After successfully escaping from the pirates, Robinson and a young boy navigate uncharted waters.
They experience fear from dangerous wildlife, including a lion, which Robinson manages to kill.
He collects the lion's skin as a resource but does not eat the meat due to its poor quality.

Chapter 5 – Ship

Robinson and the boy meet local people who offer food but are initially apprehensive.
After saving a girl from an attacking animal, local people become friendly, providing food and water.
Discovering a Portuguese ship, they successfully signal for help and board it, receiving kindness from the sailors.

Chapter 6 – Wife

The boy opts to stay with the sailors as they travel to Brazil, where Robinson starts a sugar plantation.
He finds companionship with a friend’s daughter, leading to a romantic relationship.
After courting her, he marries her and starts planning for a family, indicating settled domestic life.

Chapter 7 – Hurricane

Robinson joins three friends on a journey back to Africa, but their ship encounters a devastating hurricane.
They must transfer to a smaller boat to survive; many friends perish in this calamity, leaving Robinson alone.

Chapter 8 – Island

Stranded alone after a shipwreck, Robinson finds himself on an uninhabited island with only a knife.
After a night in a tree to avoid dangerous animals, he swims to an abandoned ship to salvage supplies.
He discovers a dog aboard the ship, forming a companionship that helps him during his isolation.

Chapter 9 – Tent

Robinson explores his new island home, revealing the presence of various wildlife.
He must adapt to life in the wild, using his resourcefulness and the supplies he has gathered.### Survival on the Island
A struggle with food; initially hunts birds but finds their meat unsatisfactory.
Creates a small tent for shelter and safety, armed with guns for protection.
Constructs two rafts to transport valuable items from a ship before it potentially sinks.

Establishing a Safe Living Space

Builds a more secure shelter with a solid fence for protection and storage.
The larger tent protects supplies, while the smaller tent serves as living quarters.
Explores options for living arrangements, considering caves or a larger tent for safer housing.

Organizing Life and Keeping Track of Time

Constructs a cave for food storage, concerned about the risk of lightning and subsequent explosions.
Uses a cross as a makeshift calendar, marking days and weeks to maintain a sense of time.
Reflects on the positives of survival, overcoming loneliness through writing.

Self-Improvement and Comfort

Creates furniture (chair and table) using materials from the ship and raft.
Begins writing a book about personal experiences, transitioning from daily to weekly entries.
Expands the cave, organizing it as living, cooking, and storage space.

Discoveries and Farming

Discovers goats, leading to a source of meat.
Finds a bag with corn seeds, enabling cultivation and creation of a small farm, producing corn.
Experiences natural disasters like storms and earthquakes but adapts living areas for safety.

Building a New Home

Constructs a house in the fruit valley, using resources to create a safe, enjoyable living space.
Emphasizes the importance of a connection to family and God during moments of solitude and reflection.
Maintains gardening and cultivation practices to ensure sustainable food sources.

Daily Life and Challenges

Establishes routine: hunting in the mornings, cooking at noon, and working in the evenings.
Learns to protect corn crops from wildlife by building fences and using the dog for protection.
Faces setbacks with animals consuming crops and the need for daily vigilance.

Culinary Developments

Successfully harvests corn and begins experimenting with making pots for seeds.
Develops techniques for creating flour and baking bread, showcasing resourcefulness.
Reflects on improvements in diet and the joy of bread-making after years of survival.

Canoe Construction and Exploration

Begins to construct a canoe but faces logistical challenges in moving it to the beach.
Engages in early planning to avoid mistakes, showcasing growth in problem-solving abilities.
After years on the island, feels satisfied with his self-sufficiency and readiness to explore beyond the shores.### Survival and Exploration
A strong current under the canoe poses a danger, moving away from the island, causing fear and urgency to survive in the open sea.
After battling the current for two hours, the protagonist returns to the island, feeling empowered and capable against the forces of nature.
Discovery of a small river proves futile due to narrowness and blockage, prompting exploration of familiar terrain.
Encounters the parrot Poll, who mimics the protagonist’s words, leading to a joyful reunion.
For the next year, focuses on tool-making and basket weaving while avoiding extensive travels.

Animal Husbandry

Eleven years after arriving, concerns about diminishing gunpowder arise, primarily for hunting purposes.
Chooses not to kill an aged goat, which dies naturally, necessitating new methods for obtaining meat.
Initial failure in trapping animals leads to success in catching three young goats, expanding to over twenty in three years, yielding ample milk and meat.
Learns to make cheese and butter, leading to a fulfilling diet supplemented by companionship from animals.

Becoming Warier

Observes unfamiliar footprints on the beach, inciting fear of potential threats and a need for increased protection around home and goats.
Constructs additional fencing and prepares for potential attacks, feeling vulnerable after his dog passes away.
Encounters a gruesome sight of cannibal remains after discovering human bones on the beach, leading him to strategize defense without provoking confrontation.

Caution and Discovery

Discovers a cave that provides a hiding place and refuge after finding an injured goat.
Amasses supplies through careful planning and continued isolation while ensuring his safety from potential threats.
Witnesses a distant ship in distress but is unable to make contact, marking a period of isolation and contemplation.

Mysterious Ship

Finds a wrecked Spanish ship with provisions such as alcohol, tools, and ammunition but no crew, raising questions about their fate.
Greedily claims various useful items, including shoes and silver; gunpowder proves invaluable for defense and hunting.
Curiosity about the ship owner's mystery remains as he continues to adjust to island life.

Hope for Connection

A dream about saving a prisoner from cannibals sparks a desire for rescue and connection, driving daily beach patrols.
Eventually witnesses cannibals performing rituals, including a gruesome human sacrifice, leading to a decision to save a fleeing prisoner.

Friendship with Friday

Successfully rescues a prisoner named Friday, establishing a protective bond and cultural exchange.
Begins teaching Friday English through practical communication and patience, revealing quick learning capabilities.
Reveals shared experiences in food preparation and resource management, enhancing survival efficiency and companionship.

Expansion of Knowledge

Friday shares insights about his culture, conflicts with neighboring tribes, and rituals, broadening the protagonist’s understanding of human behavior and traditions.
Introduction of modern concepts of education and communication leads to deeper discussions about societal norms and experiences.
Together, they collaborate on constructing a larger canoe, symbolizing budding teamwork and friendship, with plans for broader exploration.

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Test your understanding of the first chapter of Robinson Crusoe, designed for beginners learning English. Explore key vocabulary and themes related to family, identity, and culture in this classic story. Perfect for those looking to improve their English through storytelling.