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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. At first, what does Tamenund do?

2. What is David's cryptic message to Heywood in the cave?

3. What does Chingachgook declare after Uncas is buried?

4. How do they determine which--Heywood or Hawkeye--is Le Longe Carabine?

5. What do they find when they look for the sick woman in the cave?

Short Essay Questions

1. What saves Uncas from torture and death in the Delaware camp?

2. How do the braves discover that Uncas is gone?

3. What is Heyward warned about?

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

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

6. Describe the deaths of Cora, Magua, and Uncas.

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

8. Explain why the five men use extra caution when leaving Fort Henry the following morning.

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

10. Who are the condemned men being held by the Huron?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay contrasting Cora and Alice. In your opinion, is there an element of racism in Cora's being the stronger of the two girls and eventually being killed? Is there a weakness in Heyward's expressed preference for Alice? Is Magua's preference for Cora based on racial preference?

Essay Topic 2

Write a critique of THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS. Discuss writing style, language, plot strengths and weaknesses, and use of descriptive words and sentences. Conclude your critique with your recommendation whether the novel should be read or not.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the literary glamorization of the American Indian. Use examples of Cooper's descriptions of Indian customs that extol a high ethical standard. Include the representations of Indian bravery as a prerequisite to manhood.

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