Robinson Crusoe Vocabulary Practice

Robinson Kreutznaer

The protagonist's original family name before it was corrupted into Crusoe by English speaking habits.

York

The English city where the main character was born in the year $1632$.

Bremen

The native city of Crusoe’s father, who moved from Germany to England to find success through trade.

The middle state

A social level described by Crusoe’s father as the most stable for human happiness, existing between the hardships of the poor and the pride of the wealthy.

September 1, 1651

The date when Crusoe first boarded a ship at Hull, beginning his wandering life against his parents’ wishes.

Sallee

A Moorish port where Crusoe was held as a slave for $2$ years after being captured by a Turkish rover.

Xury

The young boy who accompanied Crusoe in his escape from captivity and remained with him until being sold to a Portuguese captain.