WorksheetsRobinson Crusoe: Key Events and Details
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What did Robinson Crusoe love to do as a young man?
Farming
Sailing
Hunting
Building
How did Robinson Crusoe's father react to his desire to be a sailor?
He approved immediately
He disapproved but let Robinson make his own decisions
He forbade him from sailing
He encouraged him to become a farmer
How old was Robinson Crusoe when he went on his first voyage?
16
19
21
25
What happened to Robinson Crusoe's ship during his first voyage?
It reached its destination safely
It was attacked by pirates
It was wrecked by a heavy storm
It got lost at sea
After surviving the first shipwreck, where did Robinson Crusoe go?
Back home
To Africa
To Brazil
To a different island
What profession did Robinson Crusoe take up in Brazil?
Sailor
Merchant
Farmer
Fisherman
Why did Robinson Crusoe embark on another voyage?
To visit his family
To explore new lands
For business in Africa
To escape his farming life
What happened to Robinson Crusoe during his second voyage?
He successfully completed his business
He was captured by pirates
His ship was wrecked and he was washed ashore on an uninhabited island
He returned to Brazil with more money
What was Robinson Crusoe looking for when he first explored the uninhabited island?
Food and water
Signs of human life
Materials to build a ship
Wild animals
What did Robinson Crusoe do to survive on the island?
He built a home and started farming
He waited for a rescue ship
He explored caves for shelter
He built a raft to leave the island
What animals did Robinson Crusoe tame on the island, and what did he learn to make from them?
Chickens for eggs
Cows for milk and cheese
Goats for milk, butter, and cheese
Sheep for wool
What did Robinson Crusoe see on the beach that made him scared after being alone for many years?
A message in a bottle
A wrecked boat
Footprints
A wild animal
How did Robinson Crusoe rescue Friday from the pirates?
He called for help from a passing ship
He negotiated with the pirates
He rushed into their midst and fought them with his weapons
He set a trap for the pirates
How many years did Robinson Crusoe spend on the island before leaving?
10
20
26
35
What happened to Robinson Crusoe's wealth when he returned to Brazil?
He had lost all his money
He found his money had grown significantly
He had to start over from scratch
He received a small amount from his family
