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Chapter 21 Quiz
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What actions did Robinson and Friday take when they saw the savages were about to kill their European prisoner?
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They fled the scene in terror
They negotiated with the savages
They shot at the savages, killing several and wounding others
They started a fire to distract the savages
Which of the following might the conflict between Robinson, Friday, and the savages symbolize?
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The battle of good against evil
The struggle of humanity against nature
The inherent violence of human nature
The violence of European colonization in the Americas
How did Friday react upon discovering the identity of the bound prisoner in the boat?
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He recognized a former enemy and grew angry
He was troubled, recognizing the prisoner as an old friend
He was shocked and unsure what to do with the prisoner
He was overjoyed, as the prisoner was his father
What might be the significance of the new companions not yet going inside Robinson's dwelling?
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It symbolizes Robinson's unwillingness to share his resources
It represents Robinson's growing paranoia regarding outsiders
It may symbolize Robinson's hesitation to fully welcome the newcomers into his solitary life
It is a show of authority and dominance by Robinson
How does Robinson perceive his position in relation to his new companions on the island?
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He feels like a king with three subjects
He sees himself as a guardian and protector
He views himself as an equal partner
He considers himself as a mentor
How does Robinson's belief that the native people see him as a god reflect on the novel's broader themes?
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It reflects the novel's emphasis on the power of faith
It demonstrates the theme of humanity's struggle against nature
It shows the novel's general sense of the superiority of Europeans
It underscores the theme of human survival and resilience
Which of the following circumstances led to the Spaniard's predicament?
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He was unjustly marooned by his shipmates
He was aboard a ship that wrecked, leaving him stranded among Friday's people
He was captured by Friday's people during an overland expedition
He was sent to steal the indigenous people's resources
Despite his eagerness for comradeship, why does Robinson show caution towards the Spaniard?
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He had a bad experience with sailors previously
He doubts that the sailors are capable enough to survive a voyage
He doubts the sailors' honesty because they're foreigners
He is wary because he doesn't know the sailors personally
What is the significance of Robinson needing to plant more crops, as per the Spaniard's suggestion?
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It shows Robinson doesn't understand agriculture as well as the Spaniard
It indicates that with more people comes increased responsibility
It suggests a potential conflict over resources in the future
It implies that the island's natural resources are running out
What steps does Robinson take to prepare for the arrival of more people on his island?
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He begins growing more crops, gathering and drying raisins, and capturing more goats
He starts to build fortifications to protect against possible attacks
He sets up additional shelters to house the new arrivals
He begins training in combat skills for self-defense
What unexpected event wakes up Robinson eight days after he sends off Friday's father and the Spaniard?
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Friday alerts him to the arrival of a ship
He sees a tidal wave approaching
He is attacked by wild goats
He spots a group of native warriors on the shore
How is Robinson's advice to the reader to pay attention to feelings of danger ironic?
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It is ironic because Robinson's excess of caution has often gotten him into trouble
It is ironic because Robinson has always advocated for taking risks in his previous adventures
It is ironic because Robinson himself often disregarded such feelings in his own life
It is ironic because, this time, Robinson shouldn't be so cautious
What does Robinson think about the despair of the three prisoners brought by the Englishmen?
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He assumes they must be sick and dying
Their despair reminds him of his own feelings when he was first stranded on the island
He assumes the English are planning to abandon the prisoners on the island
He thinks the prisoners must lack the skill and resilience to survive on the island
