A Synopsis - The Swiss Family Robinson — Flashcards
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English - Book 'Kumarbharti"
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Who wrote 'The Swiss Family Robinson' and what was his profession?
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Johann David Wyss wrote the novel. He was a Swiss clergyman. The book was written more than two hundred years ago and has been enjoyed by people in many countries.
What are the main values that 'The Swiss Family Robinson' aims to teach young people?
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The novel teaches values like self-reliance, determination, love for family, cooperation, and prudent use of resources. It also includes lessons in natural sciences, good husbandry, and mathematics.
Name the members of the Robinson family and their relationship.
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The family consists of William (father), Elizabeth (mother), and their four sons: Fritz, Ernest, Jack, and Franz. They also had two dogs named Turk and Juno.
How did the Robinson family end up stranded on the tropical island?
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Their ship was caught in a great storm while traveling. The other passengers evacuated without them, leaving William, Elizabeth, and their children to survive alone. The ship survived the storm and th…
How did the family reach the island from their ship?
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They constructed a vessel out of tubs. They filled the tubs with food, ammunition, and other valuable articles they could safely carry, then rowed toward the island. Their two dogs, Turk and Juno, swa…
What items from the ship's cargo helped the family survive on the island?
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The ship's cargo included livestock, guns and powder, carpentry tools, books, a disassembled pinnace (small boat), and provisions. These items were crucial for their survival and building their new li…
Why did Elizabeth want the family to move from their first camp to a tree house?
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Their current camp was exposed, very dry, and hot. Elizabeth believed that if they built a house up in one of the large trees, they would be safe from jackals. The tree house would provide better prot…
Describe the special tree Elizabeth found for building their tree house.
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The tree had a trunk nearly forty feet in diameter. Its branches were very long and extended straight out from the trunk, making them perfect platforms for building a structure. The lowest branch was …
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