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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. Why is it safe for Hetty to return with Deerslayer?

2. What happens to spoil Judith's plan?

3. Why does Judith feel affection for Deerslayer?

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

5. What happens when Judith proposes marriage to Deerslayer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Harry to have a change of mind about taking scalps?

2. What happens to foil Judith's plan?

3. What are the circumstances of Deerslayer paddling a canoe up to the house?

4. What do Judith and Hetty discover after the Iroquois leave the castle?

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

6. What happens when they return and enter Muskrat Castle?

7. How does Deerslayer almost escape the Iroquois?

8. Ravenoak admires Deerslayer's courage and offers him his freedom under what condition?

9. What brings the entire tribe to want him tortured and killed?

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

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

Things that might not happen in real life but happen in a novel are true because the author says they are. Write how you feel about that. Do you find it easy to believe preposterous things like witchcraft and monsters just to enjoy a story? On the other hand, perhaps you do not really enjoy that kind of reading and prefer biographies and books of history. Explain yourself clearly.

Essay Topic 3

Write a recommendation for other people to read The Deerslayer Your recommendation may be based on how interesting you found the book or on the idea of its historical significance as written by the first great American novelist.

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