Summary:
Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1719. It follows the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, a young Englishman who defies his father’s wishes and goes to sea. After various voyages and misfortunes, he is shipwrecked on a deserted island, where he spends 28 years surviving against nature.
Crusoe learns to hunt, farm, and build shelter, relying on his ingenuity and resourcefulness. He eventually rescues a native man, whom he names Friday, and teaches him English and Christianity. The novel explores themes of survival, self-reliance, divine providence, and colonialism.
In the end, Crusoe and Friday are rescued, and he returns to England, reflecting on his experiences. The novel is considered one of the first works of realistic fiction and remains a classic in English literature.
MCQs:
- Who wrote Robinson Crusoe?
A) Jonathan Swift
B) Daniel Defoe
C) Charles Dickens
D) Robert Louis Stevenson
Answer: B) Daniel Defoe - What causes Robinson Crusoe to end up on the island?
A) He is abandoned by his crew
B) He is shipwrecked during a storm
C) He chooses to live in isolation
D) He is banished from England
Answer: B) He is shipwrecked during a storm - How long does Crusoe spend on the island?
A) 10 years
B) 15 years
C) 28 years
D) 40 years
Answer: C) 28 years
Robinson Crusoe - What is the name of the man Crusoe rescues and befriends?
A) Friday
B) Sunday
C) Pedro
D) Manuel
Answer: A) Friday - Which skill does Crusoe NOT learn on the island?
A) Farming
B) Hunting
C) Navigation
D) Blacksmithing
Answer: D) Blacksmithing - What is one of the novel’s major themes?
A) The power of wealth
B) Survival and self-reliance
C) The corruption of society
D) The importance of war
Answer: B) Survival and self-reliance - Why does Crusoe consider his time on the island a test from God?
A) He believes it is a punishment for his sins
B) He is told by a priest in a vision
C) He finds a religious book on the island
D) He hears voices in the jungle
Answer: A) He believes it is a punishment for his sins - How does Crusoe finally leave the island?
A) He builds his own boat
B) He is rescued by an English ship
C) He finds another shipwreck with survivors
D) He swims to a nearby island
Answer: B) He is rescued by an English ship - What does Crusoe do after returning to England?
A) He becomes a priest
B) He writes about his adventures
C) He becomes a sailor again
D) He marries and settles down
Answer: D) He marries and settles down - Which literary genre best describes Robinson Crusoe?
A) Gothic fiction
B) Utopian literature
C) Realistic fiction
D) Fantasy
Answer: C) Realistic fiction
| Question | Answer |
| Novel Name | Robinson Crusoe |
| Author | Daniel Defoe |
| Year Published | 1719 |
| Main Themes | Survival, self-reliance, divine providence, colonialism |
| Literary Devices | Realism, first-person narrative, allegory |
| Crusoe’s Time on the Island | 28 years |
| Crusoe’s Companion | Friday |
| Crusoe’s Religious Journey | Believes his survival is God’s will |
| Message | Hard work, faith, and perseverance lead to survival |