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TPS 7 Robinson Crusoe Chapters 1-6 Flashcards
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TPS 7 Robinson Crusoe Chapters 1-6 Flashcards

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Who is Robinson?

The youngest of three brothers.

Robinson's oldest brother was killed in war.

True

Crusoe wanted to go to sea despite his father's wishes.

True

What significant event happened when Crusoe was 19?

<p>He joined one of his companions on a ship to sea bound for London.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Crusoe find himself in soon after he set out?

<p>In a storm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

He was told he would meet nothing but success wherever he goes to sea.

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

Why did Crusoe decide to travel by land?

<p>To reach London.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Master of the ship say Crusoe could come to?

<p>Guinea coast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

With whom did Crusoe make a close friendship?

<p>The captain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Crusoe able to sell?

<p>Trifles for 5 pds nine ounces, gold dust for 300 pds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The kind Portuguese captain died soon after he arrived in Guinea.

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

Crusoe and crew were victorious against the Turkish rover.

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

Crusoe and the crew were captured and became slaves of the Moors.

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

Who was Crusoe a slave of?

<p>The captain of the Rover.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Crusoe escape with?

<p>Xury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Crusoe kill on the island?

<p>A dolphin, turtle, and leopard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Xury after they were rescued?

<p>He became a slave again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

After a voyage of twenty-two days, where did Crusoe land?

<p>Brazil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

With whom did Crusoe live in Brazil?

<p>A planter on a plantation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Crusoe buy later on?

<p>As much land as his money could buy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Crusoe plant in the first two years?

<p>Food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What helped Crusoe begin to do well in his business?

<p>Growing tobacco.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the kind Portuguese captain arrange after learning about Crusoe's 200 pounds left in England?

<p>Sent one hundred pounds to Crusoe in Brazil along with many gifts and an indentured servant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Crusoe send to the captain?

<p>5 pds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many great rolls of tobacco did Crusoe raise?

<ol start="50"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What did Crusoe set sail for on September 1, 1659?

<p>With a cargo of trinkets to buy slaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sailing up the South American coast, the ship encountered a calm sea.

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

The ship was shaken by yet another storm as they reached the Caribbean.

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

What did Crusoe catch for food?

<p>Dolphin and turtle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Crusoe became ill.

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

What did Crusoe dream about?

<p>A man in flame tried to kill him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Crusoe is becoming sane.

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

What does Crusoe suggest about his shipwreck?

<p>It is a punishment for his greed for profits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Crusoe boarded the ship on September 1, 1651.

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

What was Crusoe's net income from his trip with forty pounds worth of trinkets?

<p>300 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Taking one hundred pounds with him, Crusoe left the remaining 200 pounds with a widow whom he trusts.

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

Crusoe was not pursued by Moorish pirates off the coast of North Africa.

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

What did Crusoe kill that was skinned with a sharpened piece of wood?

<p>A tiger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Robinson Crusoe Overview

  • Robinson is the youngest of three brothers and has experienced loss with his oldest brother killed in war and the second brother disappearing mysteriously.
  • Crusoe desires a life at sea while his father wishes him to pursue a career in law.

Early Adventures

  • At 19 years old, Crusoe joins a ship headed for London in September 1651, but soon faces a harsh storm.
  • He receives warnings about impending disasters if he continues at sea, prompting him to travel to London overland instead.

Journey to Guinea

  • Crusoe is permitted by the ship's master to travel to the Guinea coast, where he forms a close friendship with a kind Portuguese captain.
  • He engages in trading, selling trinkets for substantial gains, including gold dust, until the Portuguese captain dies shortly after Crusoe’s arrival in Guinea.

Captivity and Escape

  • Crusoe and his crew are attacked by a Turkish rover, resulting in their capture and subsequent enslavement by the Moors.
  • He eventually escapes with a slave named Xury, leading to their survival on an island where they catch various marine life.

Life in Brazil

  • After a 22-day voyage following their rescue, Crusoe settles in Brazil, living with a planter on a plantation.
  • He invests his earnings in land and starts cultivating food, later becoming successful with tobacco farming.
  • Crusoe informs the Portuguese captain of the 200 pounds left for him in England, which results in receiving gifts and an indentured servant.

Wealth and Misfortunes

  • Crusoe’s wealth increases as he raises large quantities of tobacco and he begins to seek further opportunities, planning a voyage to Guinea to purchase slaves.
  • His voyage involves peril, encountering storms that claim lives and damage his ship, leading to another shipwreck.

Declining Health and Reflection

  • Due to the challenges faced, Crusoe falls ill and experiences troubling dreams that reflect his mental state.
  • He begins to believe that his misfortune might be a form of punishment for his greed.

Final Notes

  • Cruising with a significant amount of trinkets, Crusoe exits on a bleak journey that emphasizes the dire consequences of his earlier pursuits.
  • His encounters reveal themes of adventure, survival, and the consequences of one's choices that shape his journey on the seas.

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This quiz consists of flashcards that cover the key annotations from chapters 1 to 6 of 'Robinson Crusoe'. Test your knowledge on Robinson's family, his aspirations, and pivotal moments in the story. Great for students seeking to reinforce their understanding of the early chapters.

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