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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. How does Chingachgook disguise himself on the boat?

2. What foolish thing does Hutter attempt to do before he is stopped by Deerslayer?

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

4. What does the discussion about scalping do for the novel?

5. What does Chingachgook want to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Judith and Deerslayer to open the old chest that Hutter always keeps locked?

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

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

4. What does Deerslayer prevent Chingachgook from doing?

5. Explain how Deerslayer is given the nickname, Hawkeye.

6. Discuss Tom Hutter's racial prejudices as Harry March and Deerslayer arrive.

7. Why are the Iroquois there in that area?

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

9. When Deerslayer and Harry do not find the Hutter family at the house, what does Harry insist they do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write about a boat or canoe trip you once took. If you have never gone on a boat or canoe, interview someone who has and write about their experiences.

Essay Topic 2

Write a detailed contrast between Deerslayer and Harry Marsh. Play close attention to Deerslayer's character in the way he deals with Judith and Hetty in particular. Notice his friendship with Chingachgook and Wah-ta-Wah. Contrast this to Harry and the way he tries to push himself on Judith, his attitude to Native Americans, and the things he does which are self-centered. Look at his friendship with Hutter in contrast to Deerslayer's friendship with Chingachgook.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about loyalty and understanding. Refer to the passages where other people are trying to get Deerslayer to run when he has the chance to get away. Only Chingachgook does not. Why? Then refer to the passage where they say their long good-byes. Discuss how this represents true friendship.

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