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Chapter 18 Quiz
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What did Robinson observe one day, approximately a year and a half after his contemplations?
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Five canoes had arrived on his part of the island with thirty savages, who had two captives with them
A large ship had approached the island with a crew of about fifty people
He spotted a group of friendly natives who had come to trade goods with him
He saw a swarm of pirates who were searching for hidden treasure on the island
What actions did Robinson take when he saw the fugitive being chased by the savages?
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He hid in his house, afraid of being seen
He intervened, beckoning the fugitive over and neutralizing the pursuers with his gun
He tried to negotiate peace between the fugitive and the savages
He observed the scene without interfering, documenting it in his diary
What can be inferred about Robinson's attitude towards the escaped prisoner?
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He views the prisoner as a dangerous threat and treats him with caution
He sees the prisoner as an equal and wants to establish a friendship with him
He is eager to exploit the prisoner's submission, quickly assuming the prisoner will be his lifelong servant
He feels sorry for the prisoner and wants to improve his circumstances
Which of the following occurred when the knocked-out "savage" regained consciousness?
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The prisoner offered him a chance to escape, showing mercy and kindness
The prisoner hid behind Robinson, allowing Robinson to confront the awakened savage
The prisoner and the awakened savage fought each other, resulting in both of them being fatally injured
The prisoner, armed with Robinson's sword, killed him and presented his head and the sword to Robinson
What change does the presence of the prisoner signify for Robinson?
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It marks the first time Robinson has had to confront his fear of "savages"
It provides a chance for Robinson to practice his leadership skills
It ends Robinson's complete isolation by providing him a companion on the island
It indicates a shift in Robinson's lifestyle as he now must share resources and space
What does Robinson's approach to teaching and naming Friday imply about their relationship?
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It shows Robinson's paternalistic attitude and presumption of superiority
It indicates Robinson's genuine concern about Friday's integration into his way of life
It demonstrates a desire for Robinson to learn about Friday's culture and language
It suggests a mutually beneficial relationship where both men learn from each other
What suggestion did Friday make that upset Robinson?
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Friday asked to take the lead and make decisions instead of Robinson
Friday proposed they abandon their cave and relocate
Friday expressed a desire to leave the island and return to his own people
Friday suggested they dig up the buried savages and eat them
How did Robinson react to the discovery of human remains at the site where the savages had gathered?
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He was intrigued and saw it as an opportunity to understand more about the savages' culture
He was indifferent, viewing it as a common practice among the savages
He was horrified and had Friday collect and burn the remains
He was unfazed, focusing more on the strategic implications of the savages' visit
How does Robinson's attitude towards Friday evolve over time?
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He begins to trust Friday, realizing he no longer needs to take certain safety precautions around him
He becomes more suspicious of Friday, believing he may betray him
His fear of Friday grows, leading him to increase his security measures
His initial appreciation for Friday wanes as he starts to see him as a burden
What realization does Robinson have due to his experience with Friday?
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He believes that all human beings possess unique strengths and abilities
He discerns that God has endowed all humans with the same fundamental attributes and capabilities
He decides that people from different cultures cannot truly understand each other
He concludes that social hierarchy is a natural and necessary aspect of human civilization
Which of the following does Robinson contemplate after his realization about human equality?
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He wonders why Friday and his people weren't given knowledge of Christianity
He questions the fairness of his own situation compared to Friday's
He deliberates on why Friday's tribe had to live as savages while he had a privileged upbringing
He questions whether he should treat Friday as his equal instead of his servant
