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