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Q1. Which was true of Robinson Crusoe's family?
AOne brother was a lieutenant colonel, the other had died.
BOne brother had been killed in the war, the other's wherabouts was unknown.
CBoth brothers were alive and living in York.

Q2. Robinson Crusoe's father:
A
Had grown up in York
BWas a foreigner from Scotland
CWas a wise and grave man
Q3. Robinson Crusoe:
A
Was the middle brother
BWas the oldest brother
CWas the youngest brother
Q4. Robinson Crusoe's father wanted him to be a
A
Teacher
BLawyer
CSailor
Q5. Robinson Crusoe's mother:
A
Was pleased with her son's choice of occupation
BNever stated an opinion on her son's choice of occupation
CPleaded with him to reconsider his choice of occupation
Q6. Robinson Crusoe had always wanted to:
A
Be wealthy
BGo to sea
CBe a military officer
Q7. Robinson Crusoe's father:
A
Was pleased by the idea of his son going abroad on an adventure
BThought Robinson's best prospect for fortune was staying at home
CDidn't think there was much of a future for his son in York
Q8. According to Mr. Crusoe, hard work and persistence would most likely lead to:
A
A life of ease and pleasure
BRespectability in the community
CA longer life
Q9. What men go abroad on adventures?
A
Men of desperate fortunes
BMen of aspiring, superior fortunes
CBoth of the above
Q10. The state most suited to human happiness is:
A
Working the land with the peasants
BBeing in the middle class
CFrolicking with the rich
Q11. Kings believe the following about their state:
A
They're pleased with their position and wealth
BThey wish they could change places with a pauper for a season
CThey would rather be in the middle class

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