TRUE or FALSE
Robinson Crusoe’s parents wanted him to become a sailor.
False – His parents wanted him to study law / live a quiet life.
Why does Robinson decide to leave home the first time?
A. He wants to study abroad
B. He wants adventure at sea
C. He wants to escape from debt
D. He follows his brother
B. He wants adventure at sea
Why do Robinson’s parents advise him not to go to sea?
His parents wanted him to live a stable, safe life and believed the sea was dangerous and unpredictable.
Robinson is captured by pirates and becomes a slave in Morocco.
True
Who keeps Robinson as a slave after he is captured?
A. A Turkish captain
B. A Moorish pirate
C. A Spanish sailor
D. A Brazilian landowner
B. A Moorish pirate
Describe Robinson’s feelings after his first shipwreck. Does he learn from the experience?
He is terrified and guilty, thinking the storm is a punishment. He promises himself not to sail again—but he changes his mind quickly.
Robinson decides to settle permanently in Brazil as a plantation owner.
True
What happens to the first ship Robinson boards?
A. It completes its journey safely
B. It is attacked by pirates
C. It is destroyed in a violent storm
D. It catches fire
C – The ship is destroyed in a storm.
Describe Robinson’s first actions after reaching the island. What do they show about him?
He secures shelter, finds food and water, and brings supplies from the wreck—showing he is practical and resourceful.
Robinson escapes his captivity with the help of a boy named Xury.
How does Robinson escape slavery?
A. He digs a tunnel
B. He swims away at night
C. He steals a small boat
D. He is freed by the Moroccan king
C – He escapes by stealing a small boat.
What objects does Robinson consider essential for survival?
Weapons, tools, food, clothing, and materials for building—everything essential for survival.
The voyage where Robinson is shipwrecked on the island was meant to bring slaves from Africa.
True – He joins a voyage to buy slaves in Africa for Brazilian plantations.
What does Robinson manage to recover from the wreck before the ship sinks?
A. Guns, tools, food, and clothing
B. Only food
C. Only weapons
D. Nothing at all
A. Guns, tools, food, and clothing
Which event from chapters 1–10 do you think changes Robinson the most? Why?
Open to interpretation