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Chapter 6 Quiz
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What did Robinson use to keep track of the passing days?
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A large wooden cross
Pens and paper
His books and Bibles
The ship's dog and two cats
Who are Robinson's only companions on the island?
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The ship's crew
Local inhabitants
Birds and other wildlife
The ship's dog and two cats
Which of the following was NOT listed in Robinson's "evil" column?
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He was alone with no one to speak to
He had no method of defense against men or beasts
He was not in danger from any wild animals
He was stranded on a desolate island
What does the first entry of Robinson's journal describe?
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His struggle to build a shelter
His shipwreck and arrival at the "Island of Despair"
His discovery of wild animals on the island
His first successful hunting expedition on the island
What purpose does writing in the journal serve for Robinson?
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It provides him with a way to communicate with the outside world
It serves as a substitute for a companion, giving him a way to share his story
It is a method to keep track of the changing seasons
It is a tool to help him sketch his plans for leaving the island
What effect has living alone had on Robinson?
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It has made him depressed and hopeless
It has made him less dependent on material comforts
It has made him more skilled and capable
It has made him indifferent to human company
What is paradoxical about Robinson's actions on the island?
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Despite lamenting his separation from society, he continues to build elaborate fortifications around his dwelling, further isolating himself
He rescues and cares for a goat, while continuing to hunt other animals for food
He strengthens his dwelling while simultaneously planning his escape from the island
He longs for company, but chooses to live with animals instead of seeking human inhabitants
What unexpected event surprised Robinson and led him to believe in a divine miracle?
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The appearance of a rescue ship
The sudden growth of rice and barley from the husks he dumped outside his dwelling
His successful taming of a wild goat
The discovery of a freshwater source on the island
What event led Robinson to flee his dwelling and climb over his wall?
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An attack by wild animals
An approaching storm
A landslide caused by an earthquake
The arrival of unfamiliar humans on the island
What does Robinson's reaction to the earthquake reveal about his religious beliefs at this point in the story?
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He credits the earthquake as another divine miracle
He prays to God for safety during the disaster
He blames God for causing the earthquake and his predicament
He lacks serious religious convictions even in times of distress
Why did Robinson put his dwelling-construction project on hold in May?
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The wreckage of his old ship washed ashore, providing more supplies
He injured himself and was unable to work
He discovered a more suitable location for his new dwelling
He decided to focus on farming instead of building
What happened in Robinson's dream during his fever?
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He dreamt of being rescued and returning home
He dreamt of a man coming down from a cloud in a flame of fire
He dreamt of an abundant harvest and feast
He dreamt of successfully building his new dwelling
What does Robinson's realization about his previous religious beliefs suggest?
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His belief in God was deep and unwavering
He held a superficial belief in God, without deep thought or acceptance of God's will
He saw God as a harsh, punishing figure
He didn't believe in God's existence before being stranded on the island
What does Robinson remember about his father's warning after his fever dream?
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That he would lose all his wealth if he went to sea
That he would find adventure and excitement at sea
That he would never find happiness away from home
That God would not bless him if he went to sea
What is the significance of the biblical phrase Robinson stumbles upon, "Call on me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me"?
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It suggests a possibility of divine deliverance from his suffering, foreshadowing his rescue
It prompts Robinson to abandon his faith, since he does not believe what it says
It reinforces Robinson's belief that he is being punished by God
It makes Robinson feel more alone and abandoned
What is significant about Robinson's behavior before he falls asleep the night after he turns to Christianity?
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He prays to God for the first time
He consumes a large amount of rum
He decides to explore the other side of the island
He makes a plan to build a raft to escape the island
What new understanding does Robinson gain after starting to read the Bible seriously?
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He decides to abandon his current life and seek rescue
He comes to see his isolation on the island as a punishment for his past sins
He begins to doubt the existence of God
He now prays to be delivered from his sin and guilt, not necessarily from his situation on the island
How does Robinson's perception of his situation on the island change after reading the Bible?
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He views it as an unbearable punishment
He sees it as a good thing, a deliverance from his former life of sin
He believes it's a test from God to prove his faith
He considers it an opportunity to create a new, righteous society
What happens as Robinson begins to accept his new solitary life on the island?
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He starts building a new society with the animals
He creates a strict daily routine to maintain a sense of normalcy
He begins to lose his sanity due to isolation
He sets out to explore the wilderness of his largely unknown island
What does Robinson do after considering moving his dwelling to the forested part of the island?
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He fully moves his dwelling into the forest
He builds a smaller dwelling in the forest, where he will occasionally stay
He plants more fruit trees around his existing dwelling
He starts hunting for bigger game in the forest
What does Robinson do with the grapes he finds on the island?
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He turns them into wine
He eats them fresh
He dries them to create a stockpile of raisins
He plants more grapevines
What does Robinson do to commemorate his one-year anniversary on the island?
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He spends the day fasting and praying
He holds a feast with all the food he's gathered
He takes a long walk around the island
He begins constructing a new dwelling
What does Robinson mean by saying, "I bought all my experience before I had it"?
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He had all the tools and resources he needed from the beginning
His prior life experiences prepared him for survival on the island
He had to learn from his mistakes and hardships to gain knowledge
He traded with more seasoned people for the knowledge he needed
How does Robinson learn to grow his crops effectively?
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By consulting a farming handbook he salvaged
By praying for divine guidance
By observing successful farmers
By learning from his own mistakes and experiences.
What did Robinson discover when he returned to his dwelling in the forest?
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His dwelling had been ransacked by animals
Some stakes he had cut had sprouted into small trees
A storm had destroyed part of his dwelling
He found a previously unnoticed natural resource
