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Chapter 3 Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 4. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What condition did the Portuguese captain propose to ensure Xury's freedom in the future?
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That Xury would become his personal servant
That Xury would work on his ship for ten years
That Xury would learn the Portuguese language
That Xury would convert to Christianity
What influenced Robinson's decision to venture into the sugar plantation business?
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He was forced by the Portuguese captain
He observed the profitability of the business
He inherited a piece of land suitable for sugar plantations
He wanted to improve his knowledge about agriculture
How did Robinson feel about his comfortable middle-class existence in Brazil?
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He was dissatisfied and yearned for more exciting adventures
He regretted it, as he missed his life in England
He appreciated it and was satisfied with his life
He felt proud of what he'd achieved at a young age
What lesson does Robinson impart to the reader based on his experiences working a sugar plantation?
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To seek thrilling adventures whenever possible
To always have a backup plan
To appreciate middle-class comfort when you have it
Not to compare one's life to worse situations
Despite having experienced enslavement, how does Robinson treat the concept of personal liberty for others?
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He is cautious about infringing on others' liberty
He believes in the personal liberty of everyone but himself
He disregards it by hiring servants and buying a slave
He tries to educate others about the importance of liberty
What was the impact of moderate success on Robinson's ambitions regarding his plantation?
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It made him content and complacent
It motivated him to expand his plantation beyond what was naturally feasible
It made him want to sell the plantation and start a new venture
It discouraged him from trying to achieve greater success
How does Robinson perceive himself retrospectively regarding his decisions, such as the choice to participate in the slave trade?
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As his "own destroyer" due to his poor decisions
As an advocate for individual liberty
As a brave adventurer
As a successful entrepreneur
How does the coincidence of the dates of Robinson's voyages (the initial voyage to London and the slaving voyage to Africa) contribute to the narrative?
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It suggests a sense of adventure in Robinson's life
It highlights Robinson's poor decision-making
It foreshadows the negative outcome of his trip to Africa
It indicates Robinson's lack of regard for superstitions
What problem did Robinson and the crew encounter twelve days into their voyage to Africa?
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The ship got lost due to faulty navigation
They were attacked by pirates
They ran out of food and water supplies
The ship was damaged in a hurricane
How does Robinson's later devotion to Christianity change his view of natural disasters, such as the storm that drove him off course?
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He views them as instruments of providence, or God's divine plan
He views them as challenges to test his faith
He views them as punishments for his wrong decisions
He views them as natural phenomena beyond human control
How does Robinson manage to reach the shore after their boat is toppled by a huge wave?
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He is rescued by a passing ship
He swims vigorously against the waves
He is driven onto the shore by the waves
He is saved by his shipmates
What items did Robinson have with him when he realized he was stranded on the island?
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A compass, a map, and a bottle of water
A knife, some tobacco, and a pipe
A tent, a fishing net, and some food
A blanket, a torch, and a first aid kit
