Semester Reading

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.
1. Defoe had a full and interesting life.

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.
2. Defoe did not travel during his life.

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.

3.The writer tried many professions

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.

4. Defoe had good skills of a journalist.

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.

5. The book about a shipwrecked man was not a great success.

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.

6.On the backgroud of the famous novel there is a life-story ofa real man.

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.

7.What made Defoe famous?

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The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.

8. Why had Selkirk been put ashore on an island?

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.

9. Who rescued Selkirk from an island?

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.

10. What happened to the story of an imaginary castaway?

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.
11. What happened to the story of a REAL castaway?

The Work that Made Defoe Famous

In 1718 Defoe was nearly sixty years old. He had a full and interesting life. He travelled, tried many professions and wrote many books and pamphlets.
Some years before Defoe had met a sailor. Alexander Selkirk was his name. He had been alone on a desert island. Following a violent quarrel with his officer, Selkirk had been put ashore on an island off the coast of Chile. For more than four years he had lived alone on that island, managing not only to stay alive, but also to make himself fairly comfortable. As last he was rescued through the happy chance by the crew of a ship putting in at this island for water. When he finally returned to London, his adventures became the talk of the town. Several accounts of his experiences were printed, read and soon forgotten. In a few years' time scarcely anyone remembered Alexander Selkirk.
But Defoe did not forget. Selkirk's unique experience captured his imagination. What would a man do, all alone? How would he live? Thus Defoe turned to writing the story of a shipwrecked man. He chose an island in a different part of the world for his story, and created an imaginary character for his hero, Robinson Crusoe. With his skill as a journalist, he was able to make his story seem absolutely true. The book was a great success. Everybody read it, enjoyed it, almost believed it. The story of an imaginary castaway is known all over the world, while the true story of Selkirk, who was a real castaway, is practically forgotten today.

12. What DID NOT CHANGED in the book abot Robinson Crusoe?