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

Erstellt mit ThatQuiz — wo ein Mathe-Übungstest immer einen Klick entfernt ist.