Dear Levi Novel Test - Skyndipróf
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Austin
B) Reuben
C) Levi
D) Mr. Hickman
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) biography
B) realistic fiction
C) historical fiction
D) nonfiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Mexico
B) Pennsylvania
C) Florida
D) Oregon
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) a year and a half
B) three weeks
C) 365 days
D) four or five months
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) a howling wolf
B) a thunderstorm
C) the prairie at twilight
D) a hen house
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a cooking pot
B) a looking glass or mirror
C) a rocking chair
D) a calico quilt
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) garlic buffalo bites
B) sweet black mice pie
C) broiled prairie dog
D) sage hen soup
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He was stuffed with gold.
B) He had a wounded leg.
C) Bill was attacked by a snake.
D) He was just old and tired.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) letters from relatives
B) newspapers
C) the Bible
D) maps
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
B) near Cuba
C) along the coast of Spain
D) in religious missions
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) go swimming in the Columbia River
B) shoot an Indian
C) kill a buffalo
D) lead the wagon train
  • 12. What happened because Frank was late for his chores?
A) He had to be last in the wagon train.
B) He had to go to bed early.
C) He had to do twice as many chores.
D) His dad whipped him.
  • 13. What was the name of the landmark that a wagon train passed on July 4th?
A) Independence Rock
B) Freedom Rock
C) Patriot Pebble
D) Liberty Stone
  • 14. What wild animal did the boys see and try to remain very still so it would not catch their scent?
A) badger
B) grizzly bear
C) panther
D) buffalo
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) His mule kicked him in the head.
B) He had so many mosquito bites.
C) He had eaten poisonous berries.
D) He was attacked by Indians.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the sharp horns
B) the bones
C) buffalo chips
D) the shaggy fur
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Caroline
B) Charlotte
C) Virginia
D) Columbia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) more gold
B) rich farmland
C) to worship as a Mormon
D) a better climate
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) There was no work available for him.
B) Gold had been discovered by two men.
C) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
D) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
  • 20. What was the author's purpose in writing this novel?
A) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
B) to give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
C) to give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
D) to persuade people to go West for gold
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