Robinson Crusoe Novel Quiz

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What is the name of the novel's protagonist?

  • Daniel Defoe
  • A young man
  • The shipwrecked sailor
  • Robinson Crusoe (correct)

In which year was the novel first published?

  • 1719 (correct)
  • 1730
  • 1700
  • 1720

What is the theme explored in the novel?

  • Love and relationships
  • Friendship and sacrifice
  • War and politics
  • Individualism and survival (correct)

What is the reason for Robinson Crusoe's departure from England?

<p>To seek adventure on the high seas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Robinson Crusoe's ship?

<p>It is wrecked in a storm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Robinson Crusoe build on the island?

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How long does Robinson Crusoe spend on the island?

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What does Robinson Crusoe discover on the island?

<p>A group of cannibals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the native Crusoe saves from being sacrificed?

<p>Friday (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Crusoe's family object to his first voyage?

<p>They fear for his safety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Crusoe's ship on his second voyage?

<p>It sinks in a storm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Crusoe use to finance his trading venture?

<p>Wealth he acquired on the island (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Crusoe's encounter with the pirates?

<p>He is taken prisoner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Crusoe teach Friday to do?

<p>Speak English (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Crusoe's eventual compromise between adventure and companionship?

<p>He finances a trading venture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Robinson Crusoe considered to be?

<p>One of the first English novels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Robinson Crusoe's self-reliance and isolation?

<p>He becomes detached from society and human connection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of Robinson Crusoe's exploitation of the island's resources?

<p>A colonialist attitude is perpetuated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of individualism according to the novel?

<p>It leads to detachment from society. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What theme is reflected in Robinson Crusoe's survival and exploration?

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What is a consequence of Robinson Crusoe's obsession with accumulating wealth and power?

<p>He exploits the island's resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Robinson Crusoe's experience reflect about human nature and society?

<p>Their complexity and nuance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of individualism is celebrated in the novel?

<p>Its ability to overcome adversity and achieve success. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a message conveyed by the novel about individualism?

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What is the main challenge that Robinson Crusoe faces in England after his rescue?

<p>Adjusting to life in society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the novel's realistic portrayal?

<p>The challenges of survival in a remote environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Robinson Crusoe's resourcefulness and hard work on the island?

<p>He achieves success and prosperity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the novel celebrate about the human spirit?

<p>Its ability to shape its own destiny and overcome adversity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Robinson Crusoe finance with his wealth?

<p>A trading venture that takes him to distant lands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the novel's portrayal of human nature?

<p>Realistic and nuanced (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Robinson Crusoe's time on the island?

<p>He survives and eventually prospers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the novel's exploration of colonialism and economic systems?

<p>Realistic and nuanced (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Robinson Crusoe's ultimate goal throughout the novel?

<p>To return to England and reunite with his family (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which chapter does Crusoe introduce himself and describe his early life in England?

<p>Chapter 1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Crusoe's ship in Chapter 2?

<p>It is wrecked in a storm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who rescues Crusoe after he escapes from the pirates?

<p>A Portuguese ship (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Crusoe establish a plantation?

<p>Brazil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Crusoe's mood at the end of the novel?

<p>Relieved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall theme of the novel?

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Flashcards

Robinson Crusoe

The protagonist of the novel, a young Englishman seeking adventure.

Daniel Defoe

The author of Robinson Crusoe.

1719

The year Robinson Crusoe was published.

Shipwreck

The event that stranded Crusoe on the island.

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Deserted Island

The location where Crusoe was stranded.

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Survival

The act of adapting to a challenging environment.

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Friday

Crusoe's loyal companion, rescued from cannibals.

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Cannibals

A group of people who practice cannibalism.

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Realism

A theme showing life's hardships

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Individualism

The theme emphasising single-person achievement.

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Colonialism

The power of Europeans in other lands

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Human Nature

The complexities of human behavior and character.

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First English Novel

Robinson Crusoe's Status.

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Chapter 1

Introduces Crusoe's life in England.

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Chapter 2

Describes the first voyage and storm

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Chapter 3

Crusoe's merchant background and second voyage

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Plot Summary

A brief overview of the main events in Robinson Crusoe

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Protagonist

The central character of a story.

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Caribbean Island

Crusoe's location of his shipwreck, in the Caribbean

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Study Notes

Robinson Crusoe Novel

  • Written by Daniel Defoe in 1719
  • Considered one of the first English novels
  • Story follows Robinson Crusoe, a young man who leaves his comfortable home in England to seek adventure on the high seas

Plot Summary

  • Crusoe's ship is wrecked in a storm, leaving him stranded on a deserted island in the Caribbean
  • He learns to survive on his own, building shelter, cultivating crops, and hunting for food
  • After several years, Crusoe becomes skilled at surviving on the island and builds a small boat to explore nearby islands
  • He discovers a footprint on the beach and eventually finds a group of cannibals, rescuing a prisoner named Friday
  • With Friday's help, Crusoe is eventually rescued and returns to England

Themes

  • Realism: presents a realistic portrayal of the challenges and difficulties of survival on a deserted island
  • Individualism: celebrates the individual's ability to overcome adversity and achieve success through hard work and perseverance
  • Colonialism: raises questions about the limits of individualism and the dangers of unchecked individualism
  • Human nature: explores the complexities and nuances of human nature and society

Characters

  • Robinson Crusoe: protagonist, a young man from England who yearns for adventure and becomes stranded on a deserted island
  • Friday: a native who becomes Crusoe's faithful servant and companion after being rescued from cannibals

Chapter by Chapter Summary

  • Chapter 1: Introduces Robinson Crusoe and his early life in England, including his family's disapproval of his desire for adventure
  • Chapter 2: Describes Crusoe's first voyage and his experience with a storm that nearly wrecks the ship
  • Chapter 3: Crusoe becomes a successful merchant and undertakes a second voyage, but his ship is attacked by pirates
  • Chapter 4: Crusoe escapes from the pirates and is rescued by a Portuguese ship, continuing his travels to Brazil
  • Chapter 5: Crusoe establishes a plantation in Brazil and becomes wealthy, but still longs for adventure

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