Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

Robinson Crusoe's Journey and Early Challenges

5 Questions

14 Views

Robinson Crusoe's Journey and Early Challenges

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What did Robinson Crusoe's parents want him to pursue instead of going to sea?

Joining the army

A career in adventure

Becoming a lawyer (correct)

A life of travel

What event caused Robinson Crusoe to initially regret leaving home?

Loss of goods on the ship

Severe sickness and storms at sea (correct)

Hearing about his brother's death

Conflict with the ship captain

What action did the ship's captain take to prevent further damage during the storm?

Changed the ship's course

Ordered everyone to abandon ship

Increased the sail area

Cut the front mast (correct)

At what age did Robinson Crusoe decide to leave home?

<p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Robinson Crusoe board the ship to start his journey?

<p>Humber</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Robinson Crusoe's Early Life

Robinson Crusoe leaves home at 18 to go to sea despite his parents' wishes for him to become a lawyer.
His father offers financial support and encourages him to stay in England.
His brother joins the army and is killed in the Low Country Wars.
Crusoe initially promises to stay but leaves for London on September 1651 without his father's approval.

First Storm at Sea

Crusoe experiences a terrifying storm shortly after leaving the Humber.
He feels sick and regrets his decision to venture out.
He promises not to seek adventure again but forgets his fears when the storm subsides.
A second strong wind blows against the ship on the sixth day, putting them in extreme danger.
The waves are described as being as high as mountains, and the situation appears hopeless.
Witnesses the destruction of two other ships, confirming the severity of the situation.
The captain cuts the front mast of the ship to prevent further damage.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Explore the early life of Robinson Crusoe as he defies his parents' wishes to pursue a life at sea. From leaving home to facing his first harrowing storm, this quiz examines the pivotal moments that shape his character and adventures. Test your knowledge on the events that set the stage for Crusoe's legendary tale.