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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the symbolism of the attack on the red painted tree?
(a) the elevation of a new chief
(b) a period of celebration
(c) the beginning of summer
(d) a declaration of war

2. What is Heywood left alone with in the cave?
(a) a bear
(b) Alice's hair ribbon
(c) a mountain lion cub
(d) a basket of snakes

3. Chased by Uncas and the white men, where does Magua go?
(a) to the Huron village
(b) to the Delaware camp
(c) to the river
(d) to the cave where Cora is

4. Where is Cora while the war plans proceed?
(a) tied to a tree
(b) riding behind Magua
(c) back in the Huron village
(d) in a cave guarded by Huron

5. When Heywood hears something, who does he turn to?
(a) He asks Chingachgook to check.
(b) He asks a private to check.
(c) He asks Uncas to check.
(d) He asks Hawkeye to check.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which main characters do not survive the battle?

2. What gave the Huron the idea that David is insane?

3. What do the two Huron with Magua start to do?

4. Who is the man Heywood sees approaching the Huron camp?

5. What evidence do they keep finding that tells them they are on the right trail?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do they smuggle Uncas out of the Huron village?

2. What does Heyward discover about the bear after everyone else leaves the cave?

3. What happens that night as the five men stay in the ruins of Fort Henry?

4. Describe the relationship between Chingachgook and his son, Uncas, as seen at the campfire in the ruins of Fort Henry.

5. How does Chingachgook turn out to be the last of the Mohicans?

6. Describe how Magua gains entry into the Delaware village.

7. What is the near confrontation between Magua and Chingachgook?

8. Describe the negotiations with Magua to get the release of Cora.

9. What ruse do Heyward and Hawkeye use to confuse the Delaware?

10. Why is David allowed to roam around unmolested by the Indians?

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