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Robinson Crusoe

Daniel Defoe

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Characters
Literary Devices
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
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- Important Quotes Explained
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

Quizzes Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

1 of 5
What skill does Crusoe practice for months on the island until he gets it right?

Pottery
Fishing
Painting
Farming

2 of 5
Which of the following is not one of Crusoe's negative personality traits?

He's cold and unemotional
He is dull
He's a penny pincher
Has a big ego

3 of 5
What is one of the first words Crusoe teaches Friday to say in English?

Yes
No
Christ
Master

4 of 5
What does Friday give to Crusoe that no one else could?

Appreciation for Christianity
Emotional warmth
Understanding of native culture
The ability to hunt

5 of 5
The Portuguese captain represents the benefits of ___.

Good business decisions
Owning slaves
Farming for profit
Social connections

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