Robinson Crusoe

by

Daniel Defoe

Robinson Crusoe: Chapter 5 Quiz 6 questions

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After waking up from the storm, what was Robinson's next course of action?
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He immediately started to build a shelter
He swam towards the stranded ship to search for supplies
He tried to repair the wrecked boat on the shore
He waited for other sailors to come rescue him
How might Robinson's action of building a raft from salvaged wood be interpreted?
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As a desperate attempt to escape the island
As an act of despair
As an example of the resourcefulness required for a life of isolation
As a sign of his technical knowledge and expertise
What did Robinson realize after surveying his surroundings from the top of a nearby hill?
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He realized that he was all alone on an uninhabited island
He found a group of people living on the island
He discovered a familiar landmark indicating that he was close to his home
He noticed a ship approaching the island
What is significant about Robinson shooting a bird on the island?
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It was the first time a gun had ever been fired on the island
It was the first meal he had on the island
It was the first time he had ever used a gun
It was the first sign of life he found on the island
Why did Robinson laugh upon finding money on the ship?
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Because he found it amusing to find money in such a desolate place
Because he realized that in his current situation, money was useless
Because he had never seen so much money before
Because he was so relieved that the money hadn't been lost
Why did Robinson decide to move his tent to a raised plateau against a rock face?
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To protect himself from wild animals
To protect himself from further storms
To get closer to food resources
To get a better view to see if any ships came by