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Which of the following does the English prisoner think Robinson might be?
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A traitor to England
An angel
A native islander
A violent threat
What did the English captain reveal about his situation to Robinson?
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His ship was damaged and needed repair
His crew had mutinied, and they planned to abandon him on the island
He had been stranded among Friday's people for years
His crew was on a missionary journey to native islanders
What could be a possible reason for Robinson's willingness to help the captain?
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His desire for another friend or ally
His fear of the mutineers
He believes the captain is innocent
All of the above
What were the two conditions Robinson set for helping the captain and his men?
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They must share their food and weapons, and they must help him build a boat
They must work for him on the island, and they must let him be the captain of the ship
They must obey him while on the island, and they must carry him and Friday to England if they recover their ship
They must promise not to mutiny against him, and they must hide him aboard the ship
How has Robinson's situation changed from when he first arrived on the island?
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He has become more sympathetic to native people and their cultural practices
He has become a threat to others on the island
He has become detached from human concerns
He has taken on a leadership role and gathered a group of allies
What significance does the unlikely meeting of Robinson and the captain hold?
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It suggests that Europeans are becoming more numerous and threatening in the region
It proves that the captain was predestined to discover Robinson
It symbolizes the working of providence, with both men being instrumental in each other's survival and rescue
It's a testament to Robinson's survival skills and perseverance
What was Robinson's plan to prevent the mutineers from using the boat on the shore?
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He decided to remove the supplies and put a hole in the boat
He proposed to set the boat on fire
He planned to hide the boat
He set Friday as an armed guard near the boat
How did Robinson react when the captain expressed fear about the men from the ship coming ashore?
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He shared the captain's fear and suggested they hide
He reassured him and reminded him of his belief in divine providence
He proposed that they should surrender to the men
He scolded the captain for his lack of courage
What does amassing a group of companions mean for Robinson?
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It allows him to negotiate better with the sailors
It enables him to carry out a plan of retaking the English ship
It forces Robinson to surrender his cherished independence
It leads to a power struggle among the group
Why didn't Robinson immediately attack the seven sailors who stayed on land to search for their comrades?
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His group was outnumbered by the sailors
He was waiting for more reinforcements
He was too cautious and missed the ideal moment to attack
The three sailors in the boat could go back to the ship for reinforcements
What is significant about Robinson's plan to capture the sailors?
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It relies heavily on the help of his new companions
It demonstrates his superiority over the sailors
It shows his deep distrust of other people
It displays the skills Robinson has developed while living on the island
How did Robinson and his group manage to capture the seven sailors who were on land?
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They ambushed them when they returned to the boat
They attacked them when they were sleeping
They led them into a trap
They negotiated a peaceful surrender
