33 The Last of the Mohicans Trivia Questions & Answers

Answer: Fort William Henry

The soldiers were supposed to reinforce Fort William Henry, but they did not realize that there was a spy in their midst, and he led them right into the ambush. Only Duncan, Cora, and Alice survived the attack, thanks to Hawkeye and the Mohicans.

Answer: Hawkeye, Cora and Chingachgook

All of the other main characters have died!

Answer: Magua

Magua, played by Wes Studi, was really a Huron allied with the French, but the British believed he was a Mohawk. Magua then secretly killed the other two guides so he could set up the ambush.

Answer: Best Sound

Unfortunately this was its only nomination.

Answer: His heart is cut out

A revenge killing by Magua.

Answer: Alice

Alice kills herself by stepping off a cliff.

Answer: Gray Hair

Magua hated Colonel Munro for killing his children and causing his wife to marry another. He intended to wipe Munro's line out forever by killing him and his two daughters. Magua called Munro Gray Hair when he was talking to Montcalm about his plan.

Answer: French and Indian War

The war was in the United States, but most of the soldiers fighting were English and French.

Answer: Chingachgook

This occurs at the end of the film. Chingachgook avenges Magua's killing of Uncas.

Answer: Helping settlers leave the fort to defend their homes

Indian war parties had been attacking settlements near Fort William Henry, but Colonel Munro refused to let the militia leave because he needed them to help defend the fort. Hawkeye helped some of the militia escape by telling them the easiest path to take through the woods, but he stayed because of Cora.

Answer: The Camerons

John Cameron did not want to go fight in the war, he wanted to stay home to protect his family.

Answer: Chingachgook

His son is killed, and only he remains. Hawkeye is not Chingachgook's actual son, only his adopted son and is actually of English descent. This leaves only Chingachgook as the last of the Mohicans.

Answer: "Nothing better to do on the lake today, Major?"

Duncan was both jealous about Cora and Hawkeye falling in love and mad that Hawkeye helped some of the militia leave the fort. Duncan then replied that he would have Hawkeye hanged as soon as they get to safety.

Answer: The held him prisoner and his wife married another.

He told a French officer that he would kill the grey haired officer and his children.

Answer: To be burnt on the fire

However, Duncan offers himself instead of her.

Answer: A cave behind a waterfall

They made it seem as if they had gone down the falls in their canoes, but the Hurons weren't fooled. The Hurons soon found the group, so Hawkeye, Uncas, and Chingachgook escaped down the river to try and rescue everyone later.

Answer: Cora

Every female's favorite scene, the one behind the waterfall. Unfortunately the DVD version took this line out.

Answer: No matter how long it takes, no matter how far

A famous part of the film.

Answer: Hawkeye's long rifle

After jumping through the falls and escaping the Huron war party, Hawkeye and Uncas managed to climb up on a rock. Chingachgook almost floated past them and drowned, but Hawkeye and Uncas used Hawkeye's long rifle and pulled him out of the river just in time. Hawkeye was famous for his shooting ability, being called La Longue Carabine by the French and their Indian allies, out of fear of his deadly aim.

Answer: Behind a waterfall

Hawkeye, Uncas and Chingachgook then jump down through the waterfall.

Answer: Uncas

Uncas ran ahead of Hawkeye and Chingachgook to try and save Alice. He attacked Magua, but Magua injured him early and eventually finished him off. Chingachgook then ran in after this and killed Magua, avenging his son.

Answer: He was shot.

He was burning in a fire so Nathanial shot him to relieve him of his pain.