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What is the name of the novel's protagonist?
In which year was the novel first published?
What is the theme explored in the novel?
What is the reason for Robinson Crusoe's departure from England?
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What happens to Robinson Crusoe's ship?
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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?
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What is the name of the native Crusoe saves from being sacrificed?
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Why does Crusoe's family object to his first voyage?
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What happens to Crusoe's ship on his second voyage?
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What does Crusoe use to finance his trading venture?
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What is the result of Crusoe's encounter with the pirates?
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What does Crusoe teach Friday to do?
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What is Crusoe's eventual compromise between adventure and companionship?
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What is Robinson Crusoe considered to be?
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What is the outcome of Robinson Crusoe's self-reliance and isolation?
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What is a consequence of Robinson Crusoe's exploitation of the island's resources?
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What is a limitation of individualism according to the novel?
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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?
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What does Robinson Crusoe's experience reflect about human nature and society?
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What aspect of individualism is celebrated in the novel?
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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?
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What is the primary focus of the novel's realistic portrayal?
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What is the outcome of Robinson Crusoe's resourcefulness and hard work on the island?
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What does the novel celebrate about the human spirit?
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What does Robinson Crusoe finance with his wealth?
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What is the novel's portrayal of human nature?
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What is the outcome of Robinson Crusoe's time on the island?
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What is the tone of the novel's exploration of colonialism and economic systems?
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What is Robinson Crusoe's ultimate goal throughout the novel?
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In which chapter does Crusoe introduce himself and describe his early life in England?
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What happens to Crusoe's ship in Chapter 2?
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Who rescues Crusoe after he escapes from the pirates?
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Where does Crusoe establish a plantation?
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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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Test your knowledge of Daniel Defoe's classic novel, Robinson Crusoe, a story of survival and individualism on a deserted island.