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Chapter Analysis
Beginner9 pages • EnglishQuick Summary
In Chapter 3 of the Class 5 English NCERT titled 'Robinson Crusoe Discovers a Footprint', Robinson Crusoe, shipwrecked on an isolated island, stumbles upon a footprint on the sandy shore. This discovery leaves him in shock and fear, pondering if there might be other inhabitants on the island. The sense of fear and curiosity highlights Robinson's loneliness and the mystery of the unknown, prompting him to measure the footprint and be cautious in his actions【4:0†source】.
Key Topics
- •Robinson Crusoe's isolation
- •Discovery of the footprint
- •Fear of the unknown
- •Investigating the footprint
- •Measurement and comparison of footprints
- •Loneliness and survival instincts
- •Imaginations and misconceptions
- •Protection and exploration
Learning Objectives
- ✓Understanding the impact of isolation on a human
- ✓Exploring the theme of fear and curiosity
- ✓Recognizing signs of other human presence
- ✓Analyzing character reactions to unexpected events
- ✓Discussing survival strategies in isolation
- ✓Evaluating evidence to make informed decisions
Questions in Chapter
What made Robinson Crusoe think that the print on the ground was a footprint?
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Why was Robinson afraid when he looked at the bushes and trees?
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Why did Robinson pray when he saw the footprint?
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Choose the correct answer. Robinson ran back to his home, as fast as he could because he was (a) racing, (b) afraid, (c) in a hurry to go home.
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Why was Robinson Crusoe sure that it was not his footprint? (a) It didn't look like a human footprint, (b) It looked smaller than his, (c) He had not come to this part of the beach in a long time.
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Where was Robinson Crusoe? (a) On a boat, (b) In a town, (c) Alone on an island, (d) On an aeroplane.
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Additional Practice Questions
What do you think Robinson Crusoe did after discovering the footprint?
mediumAnswer: Robinson Crusoe likely went back and took precautions to ensure his safety, probably setting up some sort of observation to see if the footprint maker would return.
Describe how you would feel if you suddenly discovered a footprint in an isolated place. Would your reaction be similar to Robinson's?
mediumAnswer: I would likely feel anxious and curious, similar to Robinson. The feeling of not being alone would stir both excitement and fear of the unknown.
Explain how footprints can tell us about the presence of others, using the story as an example.
easyAnswer: Footprints can indicate the presence of others through their size, depth, and direction, as demonstrated when Robinson extrapolated the presence of another human from a single footprint.
What precautions could Robinson have taken after finding the footprint to ensure his safety?
hardAnswer: Robinson could have set up surveillance around his shelter, avoided open areas, and remained vigilant for any signs of activity. Constructing barricades or traps would be a primitive form of ensuring security.
Discuss the theme of loneliness and fear as experienced by Crusoe upon discovering the footprint.
mediumAnswer: The footprint triggers a profound fear of the unknown in Robinson, exacerbating his loneliness and forcing him to confront his vulnerability. It symbolizes potential danger but also the hope of companionship.