View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the house is secure, what does Deerslayer agree to do?
(a) Take Harry and Hutter ashore and return for them on Harry's signal.
(b) Sink all the Indian canoes they found around the lake.
(c) Take the watch all night long so the others can sleep.
(d) Go on a scalp hunting expedition with Harry and Hutter.

2. What unexpected thing does Hetty do before they realize it?
(a) She takes a canoe and paddles to the lake shore.
(b) She takes an axe and chops open the old chest.
(c) She tries to swim ashore and drowns.
(d) She sets fire to the house.

3. What do they find out when they are trying to open the old chest?
(a) The key is nowhere to be found.
(b) The key is pinned behind a photograph of Judith's mother.
(c) The key is hidden behind a loose stone in the fireplace.
(d) The key is in the pocket of one of Hetty's dresses.

4. What plans do Chingachgook and Deerslayer make together?
(a) To find out where the Iroquois warriors have gone
(b) To go hunting for deer meat they can cook on the Ark
(c) To go rescue Wah-ta-Wah
(d) To hide Hutter's guns so he cannot make more trouble with the Iroquois

5. What does Judith keep insisting?
(a) That they find something they can use to barter for her father's release.
(b) That they remain on the island for a few more days.
(c) That Deerslayer agrees to marry her.
(d) That they take the canoes and go looking for Hetty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the warriors discussing when Deerslayer and Chingachgook approach the camp?

2. What gives Chingachgook the idea that the Iroquois have taken over Muskrat Castle during the night?

3. How do Hutter, March, and Deerslayer secure Muskrat Castle on the island in the middle of the lake?

4. Instead of Harry's prearranged signal, what does Deerslayer hear?

5. What are Harry and Hutter planning when they get to the Iroquois encampment?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 443 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample