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What is the name of the novel's protagonist?
What is the name of the novel's protagonist?
- Robinson Crusoe (correct)
- A shipwrecked sailor
- A young man from England
- Daniel Defoe
What is the main theme of the novel?
What is the main theme of the novel?
- Cannibalism in the Caribbean
- Adventures on the high seas
- Individualism and survival (correct)
- Family relationships and drama
What event leads to Crusoe's isolation on the island?
What event leads to Crusoe's isolation on the island?
- A mutiny on his ship
- A storm that wrecks his ship (correct)
- A deliberate decision to explore the island
- A disagreement with his crewmates
What is Crusoe's first challenge on the island?
What is Crusoe's first challenge on the island?
What is a notable achievement of Crusoe's during his time on the island?
What is a notable achievement of Crusoe's during his time on the island?
How long does Crusoe spend on the island before being rescued?
How long does Crusoe spend on the island before being rescued?
What does Crusoe discover on the beach after many years of isolation?
What does Crusoe discover on the beach after many years of isolation?
What is the outcome of Crusoe's encounter with the cannibals?
What is the outcome of Crusoe's encounter with the cannibals?
Why does Crusoe leave his home in England?
Why does Crusoe leave his home in England?
What is the significance of Robinson Crusoe in the literary world?
What is the significance of Robinson Crusoe in the literary world?
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Who is the protagonist?
Who is the protagonist?
Robinson Crusoe
Main theme of the novel?
Main theme of the novel?
Individualism and survival
Cause of Crusoe's isolation?
Cause of Crusoe's isolation?
A storm wrecks his ship
Crusoe's initial challenge?
Crusoe's initial challenge?
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Crusoe's notable achievement?
Crusoe's notable achievement?
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How long on the island?
How long on the island?
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What does Crusoe discover on the beach?
What does Crusoe discover on the beach?
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Outcome with the cannibals?
Outcome with the cannibals?
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Why did Crusoe leave England?
Why did Crusoe leave England?
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Significance of Robinson Crusoe?
Significance of Robinson Crusoe?
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Study Notes
Robinson Crusoe Novel
- Written by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1719
- Considered one of the first novels in the English language
Plot Summary
- The story revolves around Robinson Crusoe, a young man who defies his family's wishes to seek adventure on the high seas
- After several voyages, Crusoe's ship is wrecked in a storm, leaving him stranded on a deserted island in the Caribbean
Survival on the Island
- Initially, Crusoe struggles to survive, but eventually learns to adapt to his new environment
- He builds himself a shelter, cultivates crops, and hunts for food, becoming skilled at surviving on his own
- He even builds a small boat to explore the nearby islands
Encounter with Other Humans
- After more than 20 years on the island, Crusoe discovers a footprint on the beach, indicating the presence of other humans
- He sets out to find them, eventually discovering a group of cannibals and rescuing a prisoner, Friday
- Friday becomes Crusoe's faithful servant and companion
Rescue and Return to England
- Crusoe is eventually rescued and returns to England
- However, he finds it difficult to readjust to life in society and longs for the simple, solitary life he had on the island
Impact and Legacy
- Robinson Crusoe is widely considered one of the first English novels
- It has had a lasting impact on popular culture, with themes of adventure, survival, and self-reliance continuing to resonate with readers today
- The character of Robinson Crusoe has become an enduring cultural icon
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This quiz is about the novel Robinson Crusoe, written by Daniel Defoe, and its themes of individualism and human survival.
