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1. 1.

   Complete these sentences using one word each.

   1. The storm lasted for _____________ days.
   2. Mr and Mrs Robinson had _____________ children.
   3. They spent the night on the _____________.
   4. That night the Robnsons were very _____________ and _____________ to sleep.
2. 2.

   Write True or False.

   1. The ship was stock near land.
   2. Mr Robinson wanted to swim to the shore.
   3. The Robinsons didn't know how to make a raft.
   4. Jack suggested that they float on bathtubs.
   5. The Robinsons' raft was fully functional from the beginning.
   6. Jugs helped balance the raft.
3. 3.

   Tick the most appropriate options and give reasons for your choice.

   The story is about

   1. a sea-storm.
   2. the Robinsons.
   3. a shipwreck.
   4. an island.
4. 4.

   Write True or False.

   1. The ship that the Robinsons were on was about to sink.
   2. The Robinsons did not try to call the ship's crew back.
   3. The Robinsons made a raft using casks and planks.
   4. The raft had six casks, one for each person.
   5. The Robinsons took the birds and dogs with them.
5. 5.

   Tick the correct options.

   1. Mr Robinson shouted after the crew and waved his arms because he
      1. was very angry at the crew.
      2. wanted them to save his family.
      3. wished to speak to the captain.
   2. The Robinsons could not sleep at night because
      1. the ship was damaged and uncomfortable.
      2. the storm continued through the night.
      3. everyone was very worried.
   3. Mr Robinson snapped his fingers because he
      1. suddenly had an idea.
      2. was angry at jack.
      3. wanted everyone's attention.
   4. Mr Robinson closed the top of the jugs and tied them to the raft because
      1. they would need them to store water on the island.
      2. those would float away or sink otherwise.
      3. it would help the raft float easily.
   5. Mr Robinson smiled for the first time in eight days because he was
      1. about to get food supplies from the ship.
      2. hopeful about his family's safety and survival.
      3. glad that the sea-storm had finally ended.
6. 6.

   ... the Robinsons heard two shrill cries.

   1. Whose cries did they hear?
   2. What did they hear?