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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. How many Indians does Tecumseh want to raise against the Whites?

2. What natural event precedes the war in Chapter 12?

3. Who is sworn in as president of the United States in Chapter 10?

4. Why is education becoming a problem In Chapter 8?

5. How many lost their lives in the battle on September 16th, 1791?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is St. Claire forced to resign?

2. Why do the Indians hate Greathouse?

3. Why does Blue Jacket kill his own brother?

4. What military role is Simon Kenton given in Chapter 9?

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

6. Why does America go to war in 1812?

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

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

9. What happens to Chiksika?

10. What impact do the deaths of Simon Kenton's family have on his character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What prompts Simon to leave his family's Virginia farm? Discuss the event and its ramifications on his later life.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of the Federal Scout, and why is Simon Kenton not allowed to become one? Consider the duties and the time that the federal scout was employed.

Essay Topic 3

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

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