Quiz About Alexander Selkirk

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    When did he live?

    • In 17th century
    • In 19th century
    • In 20th century
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Explore the life of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor from the 17th century, who survived more than four years on a deserted island after voluntarily being left there. This quiz assesses knowledge of his background, maritime adventures, and survival skills.

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  • 2. 

    Where was he from?

    • England

    • Scotland

    • Spain

    Correct Answer
    A. Scotland
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Scotland. This suggests that the person in question is originally from Scotland.

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  • 3. 

    How long did Selkirk stay on the desert island?

    • Nearly 24 years

    • About 4 months

    • More than 4 years

    Correct Answer
    A. More than 4 years
    Explanation
    Selkirk stayed on the desert island for more than 4 years. This suggests that he endured a significant amount of time in isolation and had to find ways to survive on his own. It also implies that Selkirk's experience on the desert island was longer than just a few months or a year, making it a remarkable feat of resilience and resourcefulness.

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    How did he find himself on a desert island?

    • He survived after the storm.

    • He asked the captain of the ship to leave him on the island.

    • He bought this island to live there.

    Correct Answer
    A. He asked the captain of the ship to leave him on the island.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He asked the captain of the ship to leave him on the island." This suggests that the person actively sought to be on the desert island by requesting the captain to leave him there. This implies that he intentionally wanted to be on the island for some reason, possibly for solitude or a personal adventure.

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    How did he manage to leave the desert island?

    • He was rescued by a British ship.

    • He built a boat and sailed away.

    • He was rescued by a Spanish ship.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was rescued by a British ship.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that he was rescued by a British ship. This means that someone from a British ship found him on the desert island and helped him leave. It suggests that he was not able to leave on his own, and instead relied on outside assistance.

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    How did he become a sailor?

    • He joined the Royal Navy

    • He joined the band of buccaneers

    • He was kidnapped to put on the ship

    Correct Answer
    A. He joined the band of buccaneers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He joined the band of buccaneers." This suggests that he became a sailor by joining a group of pirates or privateers known as buccaneers. This implies that he willingly chose to become a sailor and joined this particular group for his own reasons.

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    Why did Alexander Selkirk join the Royal Navy afterwards?

    • He wanted to travel around the world.

    • He wanted to become a Royal sailor.

    • He couldn’t readjust to the social life on the land.

    Correct Answer
    A. He couldn’t readjust to the social life on the land.
    Explanation
    After being stranded on a deserted island for several years, Alexander Selkirk found it difficult to readjust to social life on land. The isolation and solitude he experienced during his time on the island made it challenging for him to reintegrate into society. Joining the Royal Navy provided him with an opportunity to continue a life at sea, away from the bustling and overwhelming social interactions on land.

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