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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Heyward nearly wounded?
(a) by a knife in hand to hand combat
(b) by a bullet near his head
(c) by a glancing arrow
(d) by a tomahawk

2. What advice does Hawkeye give as they battle the Iroquois?
(a) to conserve their shots
(b) to keep their heads down
(c) to keep up a constant barrage of gunfire
(d) not to shoot till they can see the whites of their eyes

3. What happens when Heywood confronts the guide?
(a) He wounds Heywood.
(b) He runs.
(c) He denies being a traitor.
(d) He draws his knife.

4. Why does Heyward reprimand the Psalmist?
(a) for trying to join their group
(b) for making too much noise
(c) for not being dressed properly
(d) for talking with the Indian scout

5. Why is Heyward convinced not to pursue Magua?
(a) They will wait for him to return.
(b) There are probably Iroquois in the area.
(c) It has gotten too dark.
(d) They cannot leave the girls alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they conclude has frightened the horses?

2. Who does Uncas say are hiding in the woods?

3. How does Cooper describe the setting of the novel?

4. As what do the hunters identify Heywood's guide?

5. Who comes across the Indian scout and the hunter?

(see the answer key)

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