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

2. What gives Chingachgook the idea that the Iroquois have taken over Muskrat Castle during the night?
(a) It is too quiet on the lake shore
(b) There seem to be more canoes tied up on the island
(c) A moccasin floating on the lake
(d) Wah-ta-Wah understands how the Iroquois think

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

4. Why does Hetty try to go to the Iroquois encampment?
(a) She wants to warn them about the garrison soldiers.
(b) She thinks they will not see her because she is so small.
(c) She will offer herself in exchange for her father and Harry.
(d) She believes she can negotiate with the Indians.

5. What attitude do Harry and Hutter have about Chingachgook's fears?
(a) They brashly insist that the Iroquois could not possibly be in the castle.
(b) They think it is a good opportunity to go ashore and collect scalps.
(c) They listen to him and do not go back to the isalnd.
(d) They accuse Wah-ta-Wah of agitating her husband.