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What did Robinson do before going on his voyage to Guinea again?
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He left two hundred pounds of his money with the new captain
He left two hundred pounds of his money with the old captain's widow
He decided to replace the captain of the Guinea vessel
He tried to avoid the voyage due to possible misfortunes
What was the irony in Robinson's situation as he set out to make his own life?
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He became a wealthy trader despite his initial setbacks
He found happiness in his newfound freedom on the pirate ship
He lost his individual personhood when he became enslaved
He gained fame as a legendary pirate despite his humble beginnings
How did Robinson finally devise a plan to escape from slavery?
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He escaped with the help of a group of fellow enslaved people
He was sent on a small row-boat with Ismael and Xury, tricking them into loading the boat with provisions
He convinced the pirate ship's captain to set him free
He seized control of the main pirate ship during a mutiny
What does Robinson's action towards Ismael during his escape attempt suggest about his character?
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He is focused on his own liberty, even if it negatively affects others
He is altruistic and willing to sacrifice his freedom for others
He is deeply concerned about the wellbeing of others
He is manipulative and cunning, always devising intricate plans
While making his escape from slavery, what did Robinson promise Xury in return for his loyalty?
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He would set him free when they reached shore
He would teach him how to sail
He would give him a share of his wealth
He would make him a great man
What assumption did Robinson and Xury make about the possible inhabitants of the land when they ventured ashore?
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They believed the inhabitants would be friendly and welcoming
They assumed the inhabitants would be technologically advanced
They thought the inhabitants could help them find their way back home
They automatically assumed the inhabitants must be savages
What was Robinson's plan while waiting off the shore of Africa?
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To hunt and gather food for survival
To signal for help from any passing ship
To wait and hope for an encounter with an English merchant ship
To build a permanent dwelling on the shore
How did Robinson react to the native Africans he and Xury encountered?
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He decided to avoid them entirely due to fear
Despite fear, he signaled to them indicating his need for food
He tried to establish peaceful communication in order to trade
He instructed Xury to go ashore and negotiate with them
What was the reaction of the Africans when Robinson shot the strange creature that swam close to his boat?
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They were frightened by the gunshot but grateful when they saw the dead leopard
They were angered by Robinson's act and decided to attack him
They were unimpressed and asked Robinson to leave their land
They were indifferent to the whole incident
How does the encounter with the native inhabitants challenge Robinson's initial fears?
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The natives, contrary to his fears, are kind and generous to him
The natives turn out to be more dangerous than he feared
The natives are indifferent to his presence, refuting his fears
The natives are more advanced than he expected, which heightens his fears
