Robinson Crusoe Class 5 Worksheet English Marigold

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What did Robinson Crusoe find on the sand?
(a) A piece of driftwood
(b) A man's footprint
(c) A treasure chest
(d) A boat
Ans: (b)

Crusoe discovered a footprint on the sand, which surprised him.

(ii) How did Crusoe feel after finding the footprint?
(a) Happy
(b) Confused and frightened
(c) Angry
(d) Indifferent
Ans: (b)

Crusoe felt amazed, confused, and frightened after seeing the footprint.

(iii) What did Crusoe think the footprint might mean?
(a) Someone was friendly
(b) There was no one else on the island
(c) There might be savages on the island
(d) He was dreaming
Ans: (c)

Crusoe worried that the footprint belonged to a savage from the mainland.

(iv) What did Crusoe decide to do after feeling fearful for many days?
(a) Leave the island
(b) Hide in his cave
(c) Investigate further
(d) Build a new boat
Ans: (c)

After several days, Crusoe became a little bolder and decided to investigate the footprint again.

(v) What did Crusoe decide to do when he went to examine the footprint again?
(a) Ignore it and go back to his daily activities.
(b) Measure it against his own footmark.
(c) Destroy the footprint to eliminate his fear.
(d) Call for help from other survivors.
Ans: (b)

Crusoe decided to measure the footprint to see if it matched his own, which increased his fear.

Q2: Choose the Odd One Out

(i)
(a) Ship
(b) Sea
(c) Island
(d) Castle
Ans: (d)
The other options are related to the sea, which is a significant element in Robinson Crusoe's story. The castle is not directly related to the sea or the shipwreck.

(ii)
(a) Alone
(b) Company
(c) Footprint
(d) Confused
Ans: (c)
The other option are feelings or emotions experienced by Robinson Crusoe. "Footprint" is a physical object he discovered.

(iii)
(a) Toes
(b) Heel
(c) Fingers
(d) Foot
Ans: (c)
 "Toes," "heel," and "foot" are parts of a foot. "Fingers" are not related to a foot.

(iv)
(a) Cave
(b) Bush
(c) Cliffs
(d) Rock
Ans: (b)
The other options are natural formations found near the shore. "Bush" is a vegetation type and is not a geological feature like the rest.

(v)
(a) Fearful
(b) Bolder
(c) Frightened
(d) Comforted
Ans: (b)
The other options are words describing Robinson's emotional state. "Bolder" is not an emotion; it indicates increased courage.

Q3: Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word

(i) Robinson was surprised to see the footprint on the sand.
(a) Annoyed
(b) Shocked
(c) Happy
(d) Sad
Ans: (b)
Robinson's "surprised" reaction indicates astonishment, similar to being "shocked."

(ii) He longed for company after being alone for many years.
(a) Hated
(b) Waited
(c) Wished
(d) Ignored
Ans: (c)
"Longed" means to strongly desire, which is synonymous with "wished."

(iii) Robinson stood amazed when he saw the footprint.
(a) Bored
(b) Confused
(c) Excited
(d) Uninterested
Ans: (c)
Robinson's "amazed" state implies being extremely surprised, much like being "excited."

(iv) He was mistaking bushes and trees for a man.
(a) Recognizing
(b) Misunderstanding
(c) Avoiding
(d) Planting
Ans: (b)
"Mistaking" means taking something for something else, which is similar to "misunderstanding."

(v) Robinson investigated the situation to find out more about the footprint.
(a) Ignored
(b) Explored
(c) Shared
(d) Hid
Ans: (b)
Robinson "investigated" to gather information, much like "explored" to discover more about the situation.

Q4: Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word:

(i) Robinson felt frightened after seeing the footprint.
(a) Brave
(b) Anxious
(c) Curious
(d) Excited
Ans: (b)
Robinson felt "frightened," indicating fear or worry, which aligns with feeling "anxious."

(ii) He believed the footprint was made by a savage from the mainland.
(a) Wild person
(b) Kind person
(c) Clever person
(d) Old person
Ans: (a)
A "savage" refers to an uncivilized or wild person, not a kind or sophisticated individual.

(iii) Robinson's cave provided him a shelter from the elements.
(a) Food
(b) Entertainment
(c) Protection
(d) Light
Ans: (c)
Robinson's cave provided him "shelter" from the elements, which implies "protection."

(iv) He climbed up the ladder to reach his cave.
(a) Pathway
(b) Stairs
(c) Tree
(d) Bridge
Ans: (b)
Robinson used a "ladder" to reach his cave, similar to using stairs.

(v) Robinson's imagination made him think about various possibilities.
(a) Reality
(b) Creativity
(c) Fear
(d) Sadness
Ans: (b)
Robinson's "imagination" refers to his creative thinking and being able to imagine different scenarios.

Q5: Fill in the blanks

(i) Robinson Crusoe discovered a __________ on the sand that shocked him.
(ii) He was alone on the island for many __________ and longed for company.
(iii) After seeing the footprint, Crusoe ran to his cave, which he called his __________.
(iv) Crusoe's discovery made him realize that the island might be __________.
(v) The footprint appeared larger than Crusoe's own __________.
Ans: 
(i) footprint
(ii) years
(iii) castle
(iv) inhabited
(v) foot

Q6: Match the Columns

Ans:

Q7: True or False

(i) Robinson Crusoe was excited when he found the footprint on the sand.
(ii) Crusoe searched the beach for more footprints but found only one.
(iii) Crusoe lived in a cave, which he called his castle.
(iv) Crusoe immediately felt brave after seeing the footprint and went to explore the island.
(v) Crusoe feared that savages from the mainland had come to the island.
Ans: 
(i) False

Crusoe was surprised and frightened, not excited. The unknown footprint filled him with fear about who might be on the island.

(ii) True

After discovering the first footprint, Crusoe looked up and down the beach and higher ground but couldn’t find any more. This confirmed his observation that there was only one footprint in the sand, which made him even more confused.

(iii) True

Crusoe had set up a home in a cave, which he referred to as his "castle." This place served as his safe spot on the island, where he often ran for protection, as he did after seeing the footprint.

(iv) False

Crusoe was the opposite of brave after seeing the footprint. He became extremely frightened and didn’t go out for many days. He even prayed for protection, thinking someone dangerous might be on the island.

(v) True

Crusoe believed that the footprint might belong to a savage from the mainland who had wandered onto the island. He worried that they could return with others, which deeply scared him as he feared for his life.

Q8: Short Answer Questions

(i) What did Robinson Crusoe find on the sand that surprised him?
Ans: Robinson Crusoe found the footprint of a man on the sand, which surprised and frightened him.

(ii) Why did Crusoe become scared after seeing the footprint?
Ans: Crusoe feared that the footprint might belong to a savage from the mainland who could return with others and pose a threat to him.

(iii) What did Crusoe do after seeing the footprint?
Ans: Crusoe ran back to his cave, which he called his castle, and stayed there, feeling scared for many days.

(iv) How did Crusoe comfort himself after finding the footprint?
Ans: Crusoe prayed for protection, which helped him feel a bit comforted, but he remained cautious and fearful.

(v) What did Crusoe believe might happen if the person who left the footprint saw his boat?
Ans: Crusoe feared that if the person saw his boat, they would realize someone lived on the island and might return with others to harm him.