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Who is Robinson?
Who is Robinson?
The youngest of three brothers.
Robinson's oldest brother was killed in war.
Robinson's oldest brother was killed in war.
True
Crusoe wanted to go to sea despite his father's wishes.
Crusoe wanted to go to sea despite his father's wishes.
True
What significant event happened when Crusoe was 19?
What significant event happened when Crusoe was 19?
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What did Crusoe find himself in soon after he set out?
What did Crusoe find himself in soon after he set out?
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He was told he would meet nothing but success wherever he goes to sea.
He was told he would meet nothing but success wherever he goes to sea.
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Why did Crusoe decide to travel by land?
Why did Crusoe decide to travel by land?
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Where did the Master of the ship say Crusoe could come to?
Where did the Master of the ship say Crusoe could come to?
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With whom did Crusoe make a close friendship?
With whom did Crusoe make a close friendship?
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What was Crusoe able to sell?
What was Crusoe able to sell?
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The kind Portuguese captain died soon after he arrived in Guinea.
The kind Portuguese captain died soon after he arrived in Guinea.
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Crusoe and crew were victorious against the Turkish rover.
Crusoe and crew were victorious against the Turkish rover.
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Crusoe and the crew were captured and became slaves of the Moors.
Crusoe and the crew were captured and became slaves of the Moors.
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Who was Crusoe a slave of?
Who was Crusoe a slave of?
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Who did Crusoe escape with?
Who did Crusoe escape with?
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What did Crusoe kill on the island?
What did Crusoe kill on the island?
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What happened to Xury after they were rescued?
What happened to Xury after they were rescued?
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After a voyage of twenty-two days, where did Crusoe land?
After a voyage of twenty-two days, where did Crusoe land?
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With whom did Crusoe live in Brazil?
With whom did Crusoe live in Brazil?
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What did Crusoe buy later on?
What did Crusoe buy later on?
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What did Crusoe plant in the first two years?
What did Crusoe plant in the first two years?
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What helped Crusoe begin to do well in his business?
What helped Crusoe begin to do well in his business?
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What did the kind Portuguese captain arrange after learning about Crusoe's 200 pounds left in England?
What did the kind Portuguese captain arrange after learning about Crusoe's 200 pounds left in England?
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What did Crusoe send to the captain?
What did Crusoe send to the captain?
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How many great rolls of tobacco did Crusoe raise?
How many great rolls of tobacco did Crusoe raise?
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What did Crusoe set sail for on September 1, 1659?
What did Crusoe set sail for on September 1, 1659?
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Sailing up the South American coast, the ship encountered a calm sea.
Sailing up the South American coast, the ship encountered a calm sea.
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The ship was shaken by yet another storm as they reached the Caribbean.
The ship was shaken by yet another storm as they reached the Caribbean.
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What did Crusoe catch for food?
What did Crusoe catch for food?
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Crusoe became ill.
Crusoe became ill.
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What did Crusoe dream about?
What did Crusoe dream about?
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Crusoe is becoming sane.
Crusoe is becoming sane.
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What does Crusoe suggest about his shipwreck?
What does Crusoe suggest about his shipwreck?
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Crusoe boarded the ship on September 1, 1651.
Crusoe boarded the ship on September 1, 1651.
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What was Crusoe's net income from his trip with forty pounds worth of trinkets?
What was Crusoe's net income from his trip with forty pounds worth of trinkets?
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Taking one hundred pounds with him, Crusoe left the remaining 200 pounds with a widow whom he trusts.
Taking one hundred pounds with him, Crusoe left the remaining 200 pounds with a widow whom he trusts.
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Crusoe was not pursued by Moorish pirates off the coast of North Africa.
Crusoe was not pursued by Moorish pirates off the coast of North Africa.
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What did Crusoe kill that was skinned with a sharpened piece of wood?
What did Crusoe kill that was skinned with a sharpened piece of wood?
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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.
