Which islands were home to Alexander Selkirk, the model for Robinson Crusoe?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Juan Fernandez Islands
- Step 1: Selkirk was marooned there from 1704. Step 2. One island was renamed Robinson Crusoe in 1966. Answer: The Juan Fernandez Islands. Why not the others: The others are other archipelagos.
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