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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Prior to Hutter and Harry going to the encampment, what does Deerslayer do?
(a) He warns them that what they are planning is wrong.
(b) He shows them how to slip up on the camp.
(c) He urges them to go without their muskets.
(d) He gives them new mossasins to wear.

3. When Chingachgook arrives, why do Judith and Hetty not understand their conversation?
(a) They speak only in sign language.
(b) They speak in the Delaware language.
(c) They talk too softly for the girls to hear.
(d) They speak French.

4. Instead of Harry's prearranged signal, what does Deerslayer hear?
(a) War drums
(b) A woman scream
(c) The cry of a wounded moose
(d) Nothing

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chingachgook relate when he arrives?

2. What was the reaction of the Iroquois about Hutter and Harry wanting scalps?

3. Why does Deerslayer not raise his rifle against the Iroquois who shot at him?

4. Where do March and Deerslayer finally find the Hutters?

5. What does Hetty do to try and win the release of her father and Harry?

(see the answer key)

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