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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 tribe is Tecumseh visiting in the April, 1788?

2. What does Stephen Ruddell teach Tecumseh?

3. How do hostilities break out at the festive event in Chapter 7?

4. In what year is the president sworn in in Chapter 10?

5. Where does Tecumseh go at the beginning of Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Tecumseh's brother almost fumble Tecumseh's best-laid plans?

2. What actions do the British take in Chapter 10?

3. Why do the Indians hate Greathouse?

4. In Chapter 8, why do the French colonists arrive in Ohio?

5. What military role is Blue Jacket given in Chapter 9?

6. What religion does Kenton convert to, and what changes about his personality?

7. Why is St. Claire forced to resign?

8. What feelings does Blue Jacket have towards the Braves under his command?

9. What happens when Blue Jacket is captured in Chapter 7?

10. What is the significance of the death of Johnny Logan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the notion of historical veracity in fiction. How can it be said that Eckert's book is biased? Is it historically accurate?

Essay Topic 2

In your own words, would you suggest that The Frontiersman presents an accurate picture of American history? How could you agree or disagree?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Simon Kenton as a child. Describe Tecumseh as a child. How are the two similar? Dissimilar?

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