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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 do the Iroquois do when they notice Harry is missing?

2. What promise does Chingachgook make to Deerslayer?

3. What does Harry advise Deerslayer to do?

4. How do they find Hutter when they enter the house?

5. What amazing feat does Deerslayer do that gives him a chance to run for his life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What do the girls learn from Hutter as he speaks to them from his deathbed?

5. Why is Hetty allowed to take Deerslayer back to the Indians?

6. What loss do the others suffer?

7. After the massacre of the Iroquois, what happens?

8. Describe the good-byes as Deerslayer prepares to return to the Iroquois.

9. What unusual thing happens while Judith and Hetty are in the canoe?

10. Why does Judith give Deerslayer a special gift?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do some research in the library or on the Internet and write a description of the wilderness in the American frontier in the late 1700's. Are the events and characters portrayed in the story realistic? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write about cliffhangers in novels and movies that make you want to know more. Give examples from movies and TV shows that end in such a way you want to know what is going to happen next. Many movies do that to get people anxious for the sequel. TV shows usually do that on the last episode of the season so that people will want to watch again next year. Pick out a few of those you remember and write how they made you feel.

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