Here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers based on "A Shipwrecked Sailor" by Daniel Defoe:
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1. Who is the author of "A Shipwrecked Sailor"?
a) Jonathan Swift
b) Daniel Defoe
c) Samuel Pepys
d) Charles Dickens
Answer: b) Daniel Defoe
2. In which year was "A Shipwrecked Sailor" first published?
a) 1704
b) 1719
c) 1723
d) 1722
Answer: b) 1719
3. What is the main theme of "A Shipwrecked Sailor"?
a) The pursuit of wealth
b) Survival after a shipwreck
c) Exploration of new lands
d) The triumph of human spirit
Answer: b) Survival after a shipwreck
4. What event begins the story in "A Shipwrecked Sailor"?
a) A pirate attack
b) A shipwreck
c) A storm
d) A mutiny
Answer: b) A shipwreck
5. Who is the protagonist of "A Shipwrecked Sailor"?
a) Robinson Crusoe
b) The Sailor
c) Captain Singleton
d) Daniel Defoe himself
Answer: b) The Sailor
6. Where is the sailor stranded after the shipwreck?
a) An island in the Pacific Ocean
b) A desert island
c) The coast of Africa
d) An uninhabited Caribbean island
Answer: b) A desert island
7. How many other men are with the sailor after the shipwreck?
a) None
b) One
c) Two
d) Three
Answer: a) None
8. What did the sailor initially think about his chances of survival?
a) He was confident he would survive
b) He was hopeless and expected to die
c) He had faith in divine intervention
d) He was unsure but remained optimistic
Answer: b) He was hopeless and expected to die
9. What is the first thing the sailor looks for after the shipwreck?
a) Food and water
b) A way to communicate with others
c) Shelter
d) Treasure
Answer: a) Food and water
10. What does the sailor use to help him survive on the island?
a) He uses tools from the shipwreck
b) He learns from the native inhabitants
c) He builds a raft to escape
d) He waits for rescue
Answer: a) He uses tools from the shipwreck
11. What aspect of survival does the sailor struggle with the most?
a) Finding food
b) Finding shelter
c) Mental and emotional strength
d) Understanding the island’s terrain
Answer: c) Mental and emotional strength
12. What does the sailor consider to be a sign of hope during his isolation?
a) Finding fresh water
b) Seeing a ship in the distance
c) A letter from his family
d) A message from the natives
Answer: b) Seeing a ship in the distance
13. How does the sailor react when he sees a ship on the horizon?
a) He is overjoyed and hopeful
b) He is confused and unsure of what to do
c) He feels angry at his misfortune
d) He decides to swim towards it
Answer: a) He is overjoyed and hopeful
14. What does the sailor eventually realize about his situation?
a) That he will never be rescued
b) That he must rely on his own resourcefulness
c) That he needs to leave the island
d) That he should surrender to fate
Answer: b) That he must rely on his own resourcefulness
15. What is the sailor’s first major achievement on the island?
a) Building a raft
b) Catching food
c) Making a shelter
d) Finding fresh water
Answer: c) Making a shelter
16. How does the sailor manage to find food on the island?
a) By fishing
b) By hunting animals
c) By planting crops
d) By gathering fruit
Answer: d) By gathering fruit
17. Which of the following best describes the sailor’s character?
a) Brave and reckless
b) Diligent and reflective
c) Lazy and indecisive
d) Cowardly and fearful
Answer: b) Diligent and reflective
18. What does the sailor use to make a signal for rescue?
a) A fire
b) A large flag
c) A distress signal on the beach
d) A message in a bottle
Answer: a) A fire
19. How does the sailor feel when he first realizes he’s stranded?
a) He is relieved to be alone
b) He is overwhelmed with despair
c) He is curious about the island
d) He is focused on surviving
Answer: b) He is overwhelmed with despair
20. What does the sailor rely on to stay alive in his isolation?
a) His intellect and resourcefulness
b) His physical strength alone
c) The help of native people
d) The assistance from the ship's crew
Answer: a) His intellect and resourcefulness
21. How does the sailor finally feel about being on the island?
a) He becomes accustomed to the solitude
b) He still desires to escape at all costs
c) He plans to dominate the island
d) He regrets his survival
Answer: a) He becomes accustomed to the solitude
22. What is a recurring motif in "A Shipwrecked Sailor"?
a) Adventure and treasure hunting
b) The struggle between man and nature
c) The discovery of a new land
d) Love and companionship
Answer: b) The struggle between man and nature
23. What does the sailor use to make fire?
a) Flints
b) Matches from the shipwreck
c) Stones and dry wood
d) A magnifying glass
Answer: c) Stones and dry wood
24. What is the narrative style of the story?
a) First-person
b) Third-person limited
c) Second-person
d) Third-person omniscient
Answer: a) First-person
25. What keeps the sailor from losing hope completely?
a) His daily routine of survival
b) The hope of rescue
c) His belief in his own abilities
d) Memories of his family
Answer: b) The hope of rescue
26. What is the most significant lesson the sailor learns during his ordeal?
a) To rely on others for survival
b) To use the environment to his advantage
c) To give up hope when survival seems impossible
d) To avoid dangerous animals
Answer: b) To use the environment to his advantage
27. What role does the sea play in the story?
a) It represents freedom and escape
b) It is a constant source of danger
c) It provides the sailor with resources
d) It is an obstacle to survival
Answer: b) It is a constant source of danger
28. How does the sailor view his isolation as time passes?
a) As a curse
b) As an opportunity for self-reflection
c) As a challenge to overcome
d) As a chance to escape from society
Answer: b) As an opportunity for self-reflection
29. What is the significance of the sailor’s thoughts on human survival?
a) They reflect his belief in divine providence
b) They showcase the importance of community
c) They emphasize the need for individual resilience
d) They suggest a belief in fate
Answer: c) They emphasize the need for individual resilience
30. How does the story of "A Shipwrecked Sailor" end?
a) The sailor is rescued
b) The sailor dies on the island
c) The sailor escapes on a raft
d) The sailor is taken by pirates
Answer: a) The sailor is rescued
These MCQs cover the key events, themes, and elements of the story "A Shipwrecked Sailor" by Daniel Defoe.
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