1. 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) He must remember the spot so they can collect the deer when they go back to shore.
(c) He should never fire a rifle from a canoe because it could tip over.
(d) It is wrong to kill an animal without intending to eat its meat or make something from its skin.

2. What comparisons do they discuss regarding physical beauty?
(a) Hutter's daughters versus Native Indian women
(b) British women versus French women
(c) Hutter and Harry versus Native Indian warriors
(d) Handsome Harry versus Natty Bumppo and Judith versus Hetty

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 speak French.
(d) They talk too softly for the girls to hear.

4. What shows the strong character of Deerslayer in the opening of the novel?
(a) His promise to go to the authorities if anything were to happen to any man who marries Judith.
(b) His refusal to take part in any war
(c) His willingness to compromise for a friend
(d) His insistance on having the land surveyed

5. Why does Deerslayer not raise his rifle against the Iroquois who shot at him?
(a) He does not want to take a human life.
(b) There are women and children standing behind the Iroquois.
(c) He is too far away.
(d) He sees Hutter slipping up behind the Iroquois.