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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 land are the Shawnees given in a peace treaty?

2. What other famous adopted chief dies in Chapter 12?

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

4. What family member does Blue Jacket meet in Chapter 9?

5. What is important about February 15th, 1787?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Simon take to protecting his fellow colonists in Chapter 7?

2. What does Tecumseh plan to do in Chapter 10?

3. Why is Simon Kenton suddenly in financial trouble in Chapter 10?

4. What breaks up Tecumseh's relationship with Rebecca?

5. Why does Blue Jacket kill his own brother?

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

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

8. What natural occurrence predicts the war between Tecumseh and the Americans?

9. What happens to Chiksika?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the use of foreshadowing in the book. How can we detect the spiralling violence, the escalation of threat in the players’ lives? Cite examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of 'Coming of Age' in The Frontiersman. To whom does this theme apply? Cite examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Contrast and compare the two lead Native American characters; Tecumseh and Blue Jacket. Who is the most loyal? What are their different strengths and weaknesses?

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