Question

4.3.7 quiz: analyze themes of mastery
like a king i looked. first of all, the whole country was my
own mere property, so that i had an undoubted right of
dominion. . . . it was remarkable, too, i had but three
subjects, and they were of three different religions: my
man friday was a protestant, his father was a pagan and a
cannibal, and the spaniard was a papist. however, i
allowed liberty of conscience throughout my dominions
(217).
which phrase from this passage most clearly shows crusoes preoccupation
with mastery?
a. it was a merry reflection
b. liberty of conscience
c. they were of three different religions
d. undoubted right of dominion

Explanation:

The phrase "undoubted right of dominion" directly asserts Crusoe's absolute, unchallenged control over the island and its inhabitants, which is the core of his preoccupation with mastery. The other options do not relate to the theme of mastery: A refers to a personal feeling, B refers to religious tolerance, and C only describes the religious diversity of the people around him.

Answer:

D. Undoubted right of dominion