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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the dying Iroquois say to Deerslayer?
(a) That he should be called Hawkeye.
(b) That he must not marry his widow.
(c) That he speaks with forked tongue.
(d) That he should learn how to shoot better.

3. What is in the old chest that is mentioned for the first time?
(a) It contains a priceless treasure map.
(b) It is full of priceless books.
(c) It contains Spanish coins that Hutter has been hoarding.
(d) No one knows except Julia's and Hetty's father.

4. Why does Hutter want to attack the Iroquois encampments?
(a) To collect and sell scalps
(b) To carry off a wife
(c) To prevent them from attacking first
(d) To aid the British

5. When Deerslayer realizes Harry and Hutter have been taken captive, what does he do?
(a) He goes ashore and heads for the garrison.
(b) He goes to sleep in his canoe.
(c) He wakes the girls and gives them guns.
(d) He takes Hetty and goes to the encampment.

Short Answer Questions

1. The men who emerge from the woods in the opening of the novel.

2. What problem does going to talk with the Iroquois pose for Deerslayer?

3. Why Deerslayer is more interested in Hetty than in Judith.

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

5. After the house is secure, what does Deerslayer agree to do?

(see the answer key)

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