James Fenimore Cooper

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James Fenimore Cooper

• Pages 137-149

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1. What theme does Cooper explore through his
characterization of Natty Bumppo?

• The wilderness experience of America

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2. What is unusual about the course of Natty
Bumppos life in the complete Leatherstocking
Tales?

• It is a reverse journey from old age to youth and
  innocence.

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3. What characteristics distinguish the two
chiefs Rivenoak and le Panthère?

• Rivenoak
• Superior intelligence
• Eloquent speaker
• Appears cautious and nice
• Le Panthère
• Great warrior
• Known for physical courage
• Cunning

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4. What reasons does Deerslayer (Natty Bumppo)
give for refusing his judges offer of
conciliation?

• His white Indian heritages prevent him from
  marrying into their tribe.

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5. What wilderness skills does Deerslayer show
in escaping from the Hurons?

• Skill with a tomahawk
• Ability to run like a deer
• His use of tricks
• Running in a straight line
• Heading for water
• To evade his pursuers

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6. According to legend, why did Cooper become a
writer?

• His wife challenged him to write a novel.

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7. What is considered to be Coopers masterwork?

• The Leatherstocking Tales

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8. What does Le Loup Cervier mean?

• Lynx

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9. Why do many of the Hurons admire the
Deerslayer?

• Honorable

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10. Because of his quick, keen sight in
battle, what is the name given to Natty?

• Hawkeye

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11. How does Natty show that he has
underestimated the intelligence of his enemy?

• He attached his cap to the end of a stick and
  raised it above the top of the canoe.

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12. What tribe of Indians raised Natty?

• Delawares

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13. What is a major theme of the Leatherstocking
Tales?

• In the wilderness, humanity can recover the
  natural virtues that society corrupts.