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