12 Questions
What did the author use to make a little tent on the shore?
Poles and sails
How did the author protect items from rain and sun damage in the tent?
By blocking the door with boards
What did the author sleep on for the first time after setting up the tent?
One of the beds
How many times had the author been to the ship when he had been on shore for thirteen days?
Eleven times
What did the author bring away from the ship on his third visit?
Rope and some pieces of canvas
How did the author feel about the amount of cargo he had retrieved from the ship?
Still not satisfied
What was Crusoe afraid of when considering lying down on the ground at night?
That wild beasts might eat him
What did Crusoe find in the carpenter's stores on the ship?
Two or three bags of nails, a dozen axes, and a grindstone
Why did Crusoe decide to go back to the ship?
To retrieve useful items like ropes and sails
What did Crusoe see when he looked around the island?
Only trees, plants, and wild animals
What was the landscape around Crusoe like?
Completely enclosed by sea with some rocks and two smaller islands nearby
What animals did Crusoe see on the island?
Large rabbits
Study Notes
Setting Up Camp
- The author used a piece of sailcloth and some ropes to make a little tent on the shore.
- He protected items from rain and sun damage in the tent by spreading them out and covering them with another piece of sailcloth.
Sleeping Arrangements
- The author slept on a hammock for the first time after setting up the tent.
Visits to the Ship
- The author had been to the ship four times when he had been on shore for thirteen days.
- On his third visit, he brought away a compass, a firelock, and some ammunition.
Cargo Retrieval
- The author felt the cargo he had retrieved from the ship was a small amount compared to what was left behind.
Fears and Concerns
- Crusoe was afraid of wild beasts when considering lying down on the ground at night.
Ship's Stores
- In the carpenter's stores on the ship, Crusoe found some useful tools and materials.
Motivations
- Crusoe decided to go back to the ship because he wanted to get more useful things.
Island Exploration
- When Crusoe looked around the island, he saw a lot of sea birds and a few goats.
- The landscape around Crusoe was rocky and barren.
- He saw sea birds, seagulls, and goats on the island.
Test your knowledge on Robinson Crusoe's discovery of a deserted island and his encounter with wild animals. Explore the challenges he faced and the environment he found himself in.
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