Question answer of Robinson Crusoe Class VI English textbook (Rainbow 1) LESSON 5

Here are the answers to the activity "Robinson Crusoe" lesson no. 5 from the class 6 English textbook "Rainbow 1".

1. Answer the following questions:

a) What happened during the earthquake?

  Answers: During the earthquake, the ground shook terribly, causing pieces of earth to fall from the roof of Robinson's cave and the edge of the hill. There were three major shocks, the sea became violent and fearful, and a large rock fell into the sea with a deafening sound.

b) Why didn't Robinson Crusoe feel safe during the earthquake?

  Answers: He didn't feel safe because he saw pieces of earth falling from the cave's roof and feared the cave would collapse on him.

c) Why did the sea become fearful?

  Answers: The sea became fearful and violent because the earthquake tremors were even stronger under the sea than on the surface.

d) Where did Robinson Crusoe take shelter first when it rained?

Answers:   When it started to rain heavily after the storm, he first went in and sat down in his tent.

e) What qualities of Robinson Crusoe helped him survive the day?

 Answers:   His quick thinking, alertness (running out of the cave immediately), and cautious nature helped him survive the natural disasters.

2. Say whether the following statements are True or False:

a) Robinson Crusoe was in the cave when the earthquake struck. 

False (He was at the entrance and then ran out to the open).

b) Robinson Crusoe dropped on the ground on his knees and hands. 

True.

c) There were eight shocks in about three minutes. 

False (There were three major shocks at about eight minutes distance).

d) The sky became clear after the hurricane had abated. 

False (It started to rain heavily).

e) There was another mild shock after the hurricane was over. 

False (The text states there were "no more shocks" when he returned to the cave).

3. Match the following:

The earthquake: Falling pieces of earth from the roof of the cave and the edge of the hill.

The storm: Overflowing of the shore, uprooting of trees, etc..

The rain: Flooding of the fortification.

4. Earthquake Safety (Sections a & b):

Robinson's Actions: To reduce the risk of injury, he ran out of the cave to an open area. When the ground shook, he dropped to his knees and hands.

Safety Measures (Drop, Cover, Hold On):

DROP: Get down on your hands and knees.

COVER: Take cover under a sturdy table or desk.

HOLD ON: Hold onto your shelter until the shaking stops.