1. What does the discussion about scalping do for the novel?
(a) It proves that both white and Indian men are without morality.
(b) It sets up an ongoing conflict throughout the story.
(c) It foreshadows what will happen to Judith and Hetty.
(d) It gives historical background to the Seven Years War.

2. What is the argument between Harry Marsh and Deerslayer?
(a) An argument about the value of the land
(b) An argument about the location of the Hutter family
(c) An argument about the best way to hunt deer
(d) An argument about the character of Native Americans

3. When the Iroquois dies, what does Deerslayer refuse to do?
(a) Take his scalp
(b) Take his rifle
(c) Throw his body into the lake
(d) Row back to the island

4. What does Deerslayer say to March when he impulsively shoots a deer just for sport?
(a) He should be careful not to shoot a cow by mistake.
(b) It is wrong to kill an animal without intending to eat its meat or make something from its skin.
(c) He should never fire a rifle from a canoe because it could tip over.
(d) He must remember the spot so they can collect the deer when they go back to shore.

5. What happens when Deerslayer turns his back on the Iroquois?
(a) The Indian tries to kill him but Deerslayer gets the Iroquois instead.
(b) The Iroquois turns around and goes back empty handed.
(c) The Iroquois watches him closely to see that he does not return.
(d) He hears the screams of Harry and Hutter coming from the camp.