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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hetty's simple religious principles bring out what characteristic in her father and Harry?

2. What is Deerslayer's problem that makes him uncomfortable around Judith?

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

4. What does Chingachgook relate when he arrives?

5. Why does Hetty try to go to the Iroquois encampment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of Chingachgook's expected arrival?

2. Why are the Iroquois there in that area?

3. After they take the Ark back to Muskrat Castle, how do they propose to keep the Iroquois from attacking them?

4. After they get the items back into the old chest, what upsets Deerslayer?

5. What does Deerslayer believe is the significance to a cluster of bloody sticks he finds?

6. What does Deerslayer prevent Chingachgook from doing?

7. How does Hetty manage to enter the Iroquois encampment?

8. How do they bargain for the release of Hutter and Harry?

9. Show Deerslayer's feeling about not killing another human unless absolutely necessary.

10. After they pick up Chingachgook, what information does he report?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail the good and bad points of Thomas Hutter. It is often observed that no one is either all good or all bad. Thomas Hutter had both qualities which Cooper brings out in the novel. Describe those qualities by using passages from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write about your fears if you lived in the time of The Deerslayer. Imagine you are there where there are bears, mountain lions, wolves and Native Indian tribes who are not all friendly. Be detailed about your feelings.

Essay Topic 3

Write a story about living in colonial times and you are abducted by Native Americans. In The Deerslayer, the Iroquois wanted Judith to come and marry one of their warriors. Research the true story of Cynthia Parker in the library or on the internet. Then write a story where you are the main character and grow up as a captive in a Native American community. Would your attitudes towards Native Americans be different from the way you feel today?

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