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Roots and Wings (Class 6)The Real Crusoe — Back Exercise

The Real Crusoe — Back Exercise — Notes

The Real Crusoe: Back Exercise Full Answers | Class 6 Roots and Wings Chapter 1

Chapter: The Real Crusoe (Chapter 1)

Book: Roots and Wings Literature Reader, Class 6

Type: Back Exercise (Question Answers, Fill in the Blanks, Tick the Right Answer, Language Skills)

This video covers the complete back exercise of Chapter 1, "The Real Crusoe," from the Class 6 English Literature textbook Roots and Wings. The chapter is about Alexander Selkirk, a real Scottish sailor who was stranded alone on a deserted island and whose true story inspired Daniel Defoe to write the famous novel Robinson Crusoe. This video covers all four exercise sections: Question Answers, Fill in the Blanks, Tick the Right Answer (MCQ), and Language Skills.

Section A: Question Answers

Question 1: Why did Selkirk want to land on Juan Fernandez Island?

Answer:

Selkirk wanted to land on Juan Fernandez Island because he had a disagreement with his ship's captain, William Dampier. Their argument was about the safety of the ship and the conditions that Captain Dampier had put forward for the expedition (journey). Selkirk felt the ship was not safe enough to continue the voyage. After the argument, he decided to leave the ship and be left on the island rather than continue with a captain he disagreed with.

Question 2: What did Selkirk bring with him to the island?

Answer:

Selkirk brought several items with him from the ship. He brought:

  • A musket (a type of gun)
  • Gunpowder (to use the gun)
  • A knife
  • Carpenter's tools
  • Some clothes
  • A few books to read

    • These items helped him survive his long stay on the island.

    Question 3: Who rescued Selkirk from the island?

    Answer:

    Selkirk was rescued by Captain Woodes Rogers. Rogers came across the island during one of his voyages and found Selkirk there. He then wrote about Selkirk's story in his travel account.

    Question 4: Where was Selkirk's story first published?

    Answer:

    Selkirk's adventurous story was first published in a book called "A Cruising Voyage Round the World", written by Captain Woodes Rogers. This book was where readers first learned about the real man who inspired the character of Robinson Crusoe.

    Section B: Tick the Right Answer (MCQ)

    Question 1: Who wrote Robinson Crusoe?

    Options: (a) Alexander Selkirk (b) Daniel Defoe (c) Woodes Rogers

    Answer: (b) Daniel Defoe

    Robinson Crusoe is a fictional novel written by Daniel Defoe. It was based on the real-life story of Alexander Selkirk, but the character Robinson Crusoe and the events in the novel are fictional. Defoe published the novel in 1719.

    Question 2: Who was Selkirk?

    Answer: An adventurous sailor

    Alexander Selkirk was a Scottish sailor who was known for his adventurous spirit. He was the real-life person who inspired the fictional character Robinson Crusoe. He chose to stay alone on a deserted island rather than continue on a ship he considered unsafe.

    Question 3: Who published "A Cruising Voyage Round the World"?

    Answer: Woodes Rogers

    "A Cruising Voyage Round the World" was written and published by Woodes Rogers, the captain who rescued Selkirk from Juan Fernandez Island. This book contained the account of Selkirk's survival on the island.

    Section C: Fill in the Blanks

    Fill in the blanks using information from the chapter text.

    1. Robinson Crusoe was published in ________.

    Answer: 1719

    The novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe was published in the year 1719.

    2. Robinson Crusoe is an ________ type of novel.

    Answer: adventure

    Robinson Crusoe is classified as an adventure novel. It tells the story of a man surviving alone on a deserted island, facing many challenges. This type of story, full of exciting events and survival challenges, is called an adventure novel.

    3. Selkirk was dropped on ________ Island.

    Answer: Juan Fernandez

    Selkirk was set ashore on Juan Fernandez Island, an island in the Pacific Ocean, after his argument with Captain Dampier.

    4. The island was full of ________.

    Answer: wild goats

    The island was full of wild goats, which were one of Selkirk's main sources of food during his years of survival there.

    Section D: Language Skills

    Part 1: Find Words from the Text That Match the Given Meanings

    This section asks students to find specific words from the text that match the meanings given. The answers below are based on where to find each word in the chapter.

    1. Something written in a language (written form of language)

    Answer: The word related to "written language" is found in the first paragraph of the chapter. The chapter refers to the text/account that was written, pointing to terms like "account" or "narrative." (Check page and first paragraph of the chapter for the exact word used in your textbook.)

    2. Something that is not real

    Answer: fictional

    The word "fictional" means something that is not real, that is made up or imaginary. It is found in the second or third paragraph of the chapter (page 3, second paragraph, fourth word). Robinson Crusoe is described as a fictional character because Crusoe did not really exist. Selkirk was real; Crusoe was fictional.

    3. A mixture of chemicals that can explode

    Answer: gunpowder

    Gunpowder is a mixture of chemicals that can explode and is used in guns and firearms. It is mentioned in the chapter when listing the items that Selkirk brought with him to the island. Selkirk brought a musket and gunpowder among his supplies.

    4. A feeling that makes one feel worthless and hopeless

    Answer: depression

    Depression is a state of mind where a person feels completely hopeless, worthless, and low. The word appears in paragraph 8 on page 4 of the chapter (second line). On a deserted island with no company and no certainty of rescue, Selkirk must have experienced feelings of deep depression.

    Part 2: Nationalities

    This exercise asks students to write the names we use for people from different countries. A nationality is the word that tells us which country a person belongs to or comes from.

    | Country | People from that country are called |

    |---------|-------------------------------------|

    | Nepal | Nepali |

    | China | Chinese |

    | Russia | Russian |

    | Britain | British |

    | France | French |

    Pattern to remember: Most nationalities are formed by adding a suffix to the country name. Common suffixes include: -i (Nepal/Nepali), -ese (China/Chinese), -an (Russia/Russian), -ish (Britain/British), -ch (France/French). English has many irregular patterns, so it is best to memorise these.

    Key Themes of the Chapter

    Courage and Independence

    Alexander Selkirk showed great courage when he chose to leave the ship and face life alone on a deserted island rather than continue on what he believed was an unsafe vessel. His willingness to live by his own terms, even at great personal risk, shows real independence.

    Survival and Resourcefulness

    Selkirk survived on an uninhabited island for over four years with only the basic supplies he had brought. He used his skills and whatever the island offered, including wild goats for food, to stay alive. His survival story shows how human beings can adapt to extreme conditions.

    Truth Behind Fiction

    The chapter connects real history with famous literature. Selkirk's true story shows that great fictional works often have real-life origins. Daniel Defoe used Selkirk's adventure as the foundation for one of the most famous novels in English literature.

    Key Takeaways for Students

  • "The Real Crusoe" is Chapter 1 of Roots and Wings Literature Reader, Class 6.
  • The real person behind Robinson Crusoe is Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor.
  • Selkirk had an argument with Captain William Dampier about the safety of the ship and conditions of the expedition.
  • Selkirk was left on Juan Fernandez Island in the Pacific Ocean.
  • He brought with him: a musket, gunpowder, a knife, carpenter's tools, clothes, and books.
  • He was rescued by Captain Woodes Rogers.
  • His story was first published in "A Cruising Voyage Round the World" by Woodes Rogers.
  • Robinson Crusoe was written by Daniel Defoe and published in 1719.
  • Robinson Crusoe is an adventure novel. Crusoe is a fictional character; Selkirk was real.
  • Key vocabulary from Language Skills: fictional (not real), gunpowder (explosive chemical mixture), depression (feeling of hopelessness).
  • Nationalities to remember: Nepal/Nepali, China/Chinese, Russia/Russian, Britain/British, France/French.

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