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Who was Daniel Defoe?
Daniel Defoe was an important English writer born in London, England.
What did Defoe do as a young man?
He traveled around Europe as a merchant and wrote for magazines and newspapers.
What was Defoe’s first and most famous novel?
His first and best-known novel was Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719.
At what age did Defoe publish Robinson Crusoe?
He published it when he was 59 years old.
What are some of Defoe’s other famous novels?
Some of his other famous novels include Moll Flanders and Roxana.
What themes do Defoe’s novels explore?
His novels focus on people in difficult situations who struggle physically, financially, or spiritually.
Why is Defoe often called “the father of the English novel”?
Because Robinson Crusoe was one of the first novels in the English language and introduced elements that became standard in the genre, such as a realistic and e
What was Robinson Crusoe’s dream?
His dream was to become a sailor and travel the world.
Why did Crusoe run away from home?
Because his father refused to let him go to sea.
Where did Crusoe go before being shipwrecked?
He went to Brazil and became rich.
What happened when Crusoe tried to travel to Africa?
His ship was hit by a storm, and he ended up alone on a deserted island.
Who was Friday?
Friday was a prisoner Crusoe rescued from natives. He became Crusoe’s servant and close friend.
How did Crusoe leave the island?
A European ship came, and he made a deal with the captain to return to Europe.
What was Crusoe’s biggest problem on the island?
He was lonely and wanted to talk to someone.
How did Crusoe feel when he saw a footprint on the shore?
He was shocked and terrified.
