Family Background
Where was Robinson Crusoe born?
York, England
What did Robinson want to do instead of going to university?
sailor
Where did Robinson travel first?
London
Where was the ship when the storm started?
near Yarmouth
Where did the sailors go after being rescued?
Yarmouth
What was Robinson’s father's original last name?
Kreutznaer
Why did Robinson’s father warn him not to travel?
he believed travel would make him unhappy and unsafe
Who invited Robinson to travel to London?
His friend from Hull
What did Robinson think when the storm hit?
he should have listened to his father?
Who warned Robinson never to go to sea again?
his friend’s father
Why did the family name change to "Crusoe"?
because English people had trouble pronouncing Kreutznaer?
Who did Robinson talk to first when he wanted to convince his parents?
mother
What did Robinson’s father say would happen if he traveled?
very unhappy
How did the sailors escape the sinking ship?
they jumped onto a small rescue boat?
How did Robinson respond when asked about the storm?
he said he was sure it would be better next time
What happened to Robinson’s oldest brother?
he became a soldier and died in a war
What promise did Robinson make to his mother?
if he didn’t like traveling, he would come back and become a lawyer
What was Robinson's biggest ambition?
Travel the world
How many men were in the small rescue boat?
twelve
What did Robinson’s friend’s father say about him?
he was unlucky at sea
What did Robinson's parents want him to become?
a lawyer
Why did Robinson break his promise to stay in England?
saw ships in Hull and was tempted to travel
What types of goods did the ships in Hull carry?
English-made goods, foreign food, and clothes
What did Robinson promise himself during the storm?
if he survived, he would return home and never go to sea again?
Did Robinson listen to the warning and stay on land?
no, he continued to travel