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The narrator discovered a man's bare foot print while walking along the shore.
The narrator discovered a man's bare foot print while walking along the shore.
True (A)
The narrator immediately found more footmarks after discovering the first one.
The narrator immediately found more footmarks after discovering the first one.
False (B)
The narrator felt safe and slept well after discovering the foot mark.
The narrator felt safe and slept well after discovering the foot mark.
False (B)
The narrator suspected that the foot mark was made by savages from the mainland.
The narrator suspected that the foot mark was made by savages from the mainland.
The narrator's house was observed by the savages after the discovery.
The narrator's house was observed by the savages after the discovery.
The defenses around the home were strengthened by building a second wall made from spare timber.
The defenses around the home were strengthened by building a second wall made from spare timber.
The height of the wall built for the defenses was 12 feet.
The height of the wall built for the defenses was 12 feet.
Seven holes were made in the wall for firing guns without being seen.
Seven holes were made in the wall for firing guns without being seen.
The goats were found living in an open field.
The goats were found living in an open field.
The author could definitively determine whether a ship was present using the telescope.
The author could definitively determine whether a ship was present using the telescope.
Robinson Crusoe discovered a feast site filled with items such as skulls and human bones.
Robinson Crusoe discovered a feast site filled with items such as skulls and human bones.
Robinson Crusoe felt unsafe at home due to the constant presence of savages.
Robinson Crusoe felt unsafe at home due to the constant presence of savages.
Crusoe fired his guns regularly to maintain his sense of security.
Crusoe fired his guns regularly to maintain his sense of security.
Crusoe used charcoal to cook his food and bake bread, a method he learned in France.
Crusoe used charcoal to cook his food and bake bread, a method he learned in France.
While gathering wood for charcoal, Crusoe saw two bright eyes.
While gathering wood for charcoal, Crusoe saw two bright eyes.
The narrator discovers a suitable cave for hiding after seeing an old goat.
The narrator discovers a suitable cave for hiding after seeing an old goat.
The narrator is excited about the sighting of savages on the island.
The narrator is excited about the sighting of savages on the island.
The narrator saw the fire on the shore closest to their cave, which was only 100 yards away.
The narrator saw the fire on the shore closest to their cave, which was only 100 yards away.
There were nine savages spotted around the fire cooking what appeared to be human flesh.
There were nine savages spotted around the fire cooking what appeared to be human flesh.
The savages had two canoes and were waiting for the tide to go out.
The savages had two canoes and were waiting for the tide to go out.
The narrator was pleased by the loss of life he encountered during his exploration.
The narrator was pleased by the loss of life he encountered during his exploration.
The ship wrecked on the rocks was originally from Spain.
The ship wrecked on the rocks was originally from Spain.
The young boy found on the shore had a compass in his pocket.
The young boy found on the shore had a compass in his pocket.
The narrator took his canoe to search for useful items in the wrecked ship.
The narrator took his canoe to search for useful items in the wrecked ship.
The dog that swam to the narrator's canoe refused to eat the bread offered.
The dog that swam to the narrator's canoe refused to eat the bread offered.
Crusoe resolved to befriend any future savages who might visit his island.
Crusoe resolved to befriend any future savages who might visit his island.
Crusoe observed a ship anchored near his island after hearing the gunshots.
Crusoe observed a ship anchored near his island after hearing the gunshots.
Crusoe kept the fire burning throughout the night to signal the potential distressed ship.
Crusoe kept the fire burning throughout the night to signal the potential distressed ship.
The weather was clear when Crusoe observed the object on the opposite side of the island.
The weather was clear when Crusoe observed the object on the opposite side of the island.
Crusoe approached the location of the ship with a sense of urgency and caution.
Crusoe approached the location of the ship with a sense of urgency and caution.
The narrator found two chests containing food that was still fresh.
The narrator found two chests containing food that was still fresh.
Among the items found in the chests were three large bags of silver coins.
Among the items found in the chests were three large bags of silver coins.
The narrator was excited to find that he had discovered a large amount of money in the chests.
The narrator was excited to find that he had discovered a large amount of money in the chests.
The bodies of the two men were found in the ship's galley.
The bodies of the two men were found in the ship's galley.
The narrator took both chests with him when he left the wreck.
The narrator took both chests with him when he left the wreck.
Study Notes
The Island's Discovery
- The narrator, a man living alone on a deserted island, discovers a human footprint, leading to fear and paranoia about possible attacks.
- His home is fortified with a higher wall, more guns, and camouflage with trees and hiding places.
- He also secures the safety of his goats by building a fenced enclosure in a wooded area.
Encountering the Savages
- While exploring the island, the narrator encounters a gruesome sight - human bones and remnants of a recent cannibalistic feast.
- This horrifying discovery reinforces the narrator's fears about the savages on the island and he takes extra precautions to avoid them.
Living in the Cave
- After encountering the savage's gruesome evidence, the narrator finds a cave he can use as a refuge.
- He decides to stay there, despite the potential threat of 500 savages, as the cave provides a secure and hidden location.
The First Sightings
- The narrator observes smoke on the beach from a distance, indicating the presence of savages on a side of the island they weren't known to visit before.
- This discovery sparks alarm and the narrator prepares for an attack.
The Savages' Ritual
- The narrator observes nine savages around a fire, engaging in a ritualistic cannibal feast, cooking human flesh.
- The savages conduct a ritual dance around the fire before leaving the shore, waiting for the tide to come in.
Crusoe's Journal: Savages and the Gunshot
- Crusoe encounters the savages first-hand, witnessing their brutal behavior.
- He resolves to kill any future savages who visit his island.
- Crusoe hears a gunshot at sea, and then sees the flash of another shot, suggesting a ship is in distress near the island.
Crusoe's Journal: Searching for the Ship
- Crusoe keeps a fire going throughout the night to signal the ship in distress.
- He uses a telescope to locate the ship, but foggy weather obstructs his view.
Discovering the Wreck
- Crusoe explores the location of the ship, expecting to find survivors or salvage materials.
- He encounters a wrecked ship on the rocks, mourning the loss of life and wishing for companionship.
Finding the Body and the Dog
- Crusoe finds the body of a young boy with coins and a pipe, signifying the loss of life on the ship.
- He also encounters a dog that had been on the wrecked ship who swims to Crusoe's canoe.
Shipwreck Loot
- Crusoe boards the wrecked ship and recovers two chests containing:
- Wine
- Sweets
- White shirts
- Handkerchiefs
- Colored scarves
- Silver coins (over 1000 coins)
- Gold bars
- Clothes
- Crusoe is happy with the clothes but doesn't need the money.
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Description
Explore the gripping narrative of a man stranded on a deserted island who battles fear and paranoia after discovering human footprints. His encounters with potential dangers force him to create safe havens and take drastic measures to protect himself. This quiz delves into the themes of isolation, survival, and human instincts in the face of fear.
