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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. What happens in the second phase?

2. What prevents the Iroquois from attacking Deerslayer, Wah-ta-Wah, and Chingachgook after they free him?

3. As he leaves, instead of telling Judith he loves her, what does Deerslayer say to her?

4. What do Chingachgook and Deerslayer do that morning?

5. What attitude do Harry and Hutter have about Chingachgook's fears?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the second torture begins.

2. What happens to Harry and Hutter after they are captured in the house?

3. After Hutter is buried in the lake, for what does Judith hope?

4. What becomes of the Iroquois by the next morning?

5. What is the first torture they use with Deerslayer and how does he react?

6. What action does Harry finally take?

7. What loss do the others suffer?

8. What advice does Deerslayer give when Judith tries to suggest she wants to marry him?

9. What do Deerslayer and Chingachgook learn when they return fifteen years later?

10. Where is the canoe that brought Hetty to shore hidden from view?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write your opinion about deer hunting today and if you think it was different 300 years ago. If you have no experience in deer hunting, interview someone in your family or a family friend who can tell you about deer hunting today and how it might be different from the time of the Deerslayer.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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