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What weapon does the person have during their struggle for survival?
What weapon does the person have during their struggle for survival?
a small knife
Where does the person drink fresh water?
Where does the person drink fresh water?
a small river
What does the person use to get on the ship?
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?
What does the person find to take back to the beach after being on the ship?
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What does the character build after finding food on the ship?
What does the character build after finding food on the ship?
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Why does the person want to write a book?
Why does the person want to write a book?
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What changes does the character make to their living situation after the storm?
What changes does the character make to their living situation after the storm?
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The character decides to move to the fruit valley.
The character decides to move to the fruit valley.
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How does the character mark the dates of their time on the island?
How does the character mark the dates of their time on the island?
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What natural disaster does the character experience?
What natural disaster does the character experience?
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What does the character find while exploring the island?
What does the character find while exploring the island?
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What is the name of the main character in the story?
What is the name of the main character in the story?
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How old is Robinson Crusoe?
How old is Robinson Crusoe?
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What nationality is Robinson Crusoe's father?
What nationality is Robinson Crusoe's father?
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Where does Robinson Crusoe want to travel?
Where does Robinson Crusoe want to travel?
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Robinson's mother thinks travelling is a good idea.
Robinson's mother thinks travelling is a good idea.
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What does Robinson Crusoe experience during his first long journey?
What does Robinson Crusoe experience during his first long journey?
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What nationality is the ship that Robinson encounters?
What nationality is the ship that Robinson encounters?
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What does Robinson Crusoe think about the young woman he meets?
What does Robinson Crusoe think about the young woman he meets?
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How does Robinson Crusoe feel about his life in England?
How does Robinson Crusoe feel about his life in England?
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Robinson Crusoe eventually makes a lot of money from his journeys.
Robinson Crusoe eventually makes a lot of money from his journeys.
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What does Friday want to do when they find the bodies of the dead cannibals?
What does Friday want to do when they find the bodies of the dead cannibals?
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Friday understands the concept of education in Europe.
Friday understands the concept of education in Europe.
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What does Friday bring to add to the soup?
What does Friday bring to add to the soup?
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What English words does the narrator teach Friday?
What English words does the narrator teach Friday?
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Friday's father is saved after being found in a ___ on the canoe.
Friday's father is saved after being found in a ___ on the canoe.
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How do Friday and the narrator feel about their teamwork?
How do Friday and the narrator feel about their teamwork?
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What does the Spanish man say about the number of Europeans on Friday's island?
What does the Spanish man say about the number of Europeans on Friday's island?
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The cannibals are afraid of the guns.
The cannibals are afraid of the guns.
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What does the narrator use to cut the trees for making baskets?
What does the narrator use to cut the trees for making baskets?
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How does Friday react when he sees the Spanish prisoner?
How does Friday react when he sees the Spanish prisoner?
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There is a ___ at sea that Friday wakes the narrator to inform him about.
There is a ___ at sea that Friday wakes the narrator to inform him about.
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What condition does the narrator place on helping the captain?
What condition does the narrator place on helping the captain?
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How many men are guarding the three tied prisoners?
How many men are guarding the three tied prisoners?
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The captain is not worried about the loyalty of the other sailors.
The captain is not worried about the loyalty of the other sailors.
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What decision do the prisoners make regarding their future after being offered a choice?
What decision do the prisoners make regarding their future after being offered a choice?
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What do the captain and his crew disguise themselves as when approaching the ship?
What do the captain and his crew disguise themselves as when approaching the ship?
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The protagonist initially plans to take many belongings with him on his journey.
The protagonist initially plans to take many belongings with him on his journey.
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How long after the protagonist's first arrival on the island does he leave?
How long after the protagonist's first arrival on the island does he leave?
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What does the protagonist's son want to do when he meets him?
What does the protagonist's son want to do when he meets him?
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The protagonist's loyal companion, __________, goes with him on the journey.
The protagonist's loyal companion, __________, goes with him on the journey.
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Match the following characters with their actions:
Match the following characters with their actions:
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Friday's people eat Europeans.
Friday's people eat Europeans.
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What does the protagonist take with him when leaving the island?
What does the protagonist take with him when leaving the island?
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What is the significance of the seven shots heard after the ship is recaptured?
What is the significance of the seven shots heard after the ship is recaptured?
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What does the narrator do in the morning?
What does the narrator do in the morning?
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What is the name of the narrator's parrot?
What is the name of the narrator's parrot?
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What problem does the narrator face with his corn?
What problem does the narrator face with his corn?
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After two months, he makes two ______.
After two months, he makes two ______.
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What does the narrator use to make flour?
What does the narrator use to make flour?
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What does the narrator do with the flour?
What does the narrator do with the flour?
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What does the narrator think about making from a big tree?
What does the narrator think about making from a big tree?
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The narrator successfully moves the canoe over the hill.
The narrator successfully moves the canoe over the hill.
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What does the narrator use to make clothes after three years?
What does the narrator use to make clothes after three years?
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The narrator sees a mark of a human ______ on the sand.
The narrator sees a mark of a human ______ on the sand.
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What does the narrator worry about after finding the human footprint?
What does the narrator worry about after finding the human footprint?
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The narrator wants to team up with the cannibals after discovering their presence.
The narrator wants to team up with the cannibals after discovering their presence.
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What does the narrator name the rescued prisoner?
What does the narrator name the rescued prisoner?
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What does the narrator find when he investigates the ship?
What does the narrator find when he investigates the ship?
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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.
