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2. Daniel Defoe’s Life Quiz

2. Daniel Defoe’s Life Quiz

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Question 1 of 8

1. Question

Why do Daniel Defoe’s novels seem realistic to readers?

A. Because his novels were based on official historical records
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B. Because he only wrote about events from his own life
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C. Because he presented fictional stories as if they were true accounts
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Question 2 of 8

2. Question

What was Daniel Defoe originally educated to become?

A. A Presbyterian minister
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B. A merchant
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C. A journalist
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Question 3 of 8

3. Question

What problem did Daniel Defoe face after some of his business ventures failed?

A. He became bankrupt and was sent to debtor’s prison
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B. He was banned from publishing novels
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C. He was forced to leave England
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Question 4 of 8

4. Question

Why is Daniel Defoe described as being like a ‘double agent’ in the video?

A. Because he secretly travelled between different countries
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B. Because he changed his political beliefs many times
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C. Because he wrote political pamphlets supporting opposing sides
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Question 5 of 8

5. Question

Robinson Crusoe is Defoe’s more famous book. What’s it about?

A. It tells the historical story of a real sailor who explored new lands
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B. It pretends to be a true account of a man shipwrecked on a desert island
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C. It tells the story of a famous pirate
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Question 6 of 8

6. Question

Why did the author change his name from Daniel Foe to Daniel Defoe?

A. To prevent people knowing his religion
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B. To hide from the authorities
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C. To make his name sound more upper-class and respectable
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Question 7 of 8

7. Question

What does Daniel Defoe have in common with the character Moll Flanders?

A. They both experience unstable lives with periods of success and failure
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B. They both strongly oppose religion
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C. They both spend long periods living outside England
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Question 8 of 8

8. Question

What does Daniel Defoe seem to enjoy doing in his writing and public life?

A. Supporting only one clear political position
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B. Avoiding conflict and staying neutral
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C. Creating opposition and provoking strong reactions
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