Question

How did Friday get his name?

A. He was named for the day Crusoe left on his first sailing voyage.
B. He was named after the day on which he was rescued by Crusoe.
C. He was named for the religious holiday Good Friday.
D. He was named after Crusoe's friend, who was a ship captain.

Answer 1

The correct answer for APEX users would be B. Just took the test.

Answer 2

Friday got his name B. after the day on which he was rescued by Crusoe.
After living on the island on his own for many years, Crusoe found a tribe of cannibals on the island. They were just about to eat one person when Crusoe saved him from certain death. That man was Friday, and given that this event happened on a Friday, Crusoe decided to name him that.