Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Levi
B) Austin
C) Reuben
D) Mr. Hickman
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) realistic fiction
B) nonfiction
C) biography
D) historical fiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Mexico
B) Oregon
C) Pennsylvania
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) the prairie at twilight
B) a hen house
C) a thunderstorm
D) a howling wolf
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a cooking pot
B) a rocking chair
C) a looking glass or mirror
D) a calico quilt
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) broiled prairie dog
B) sweet black mice pie
C) garlic buffalo bites
D) sage hen soup
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He was stuffed with gold.
B) He was just old and tired.
C) Bill was attacked by a snake.
D) He had a wounded leg.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) letters from relatives
B) the Bible
C) newspapers
D) maps
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) along the coast of Spain
B) in religious missions
C) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
D) near Cuba
  • 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) lead the wagon train
D) kill a buffalo
  • 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) His dad whipped him.
D) He had to do twice as many chores.
  • 13. What was the name of the landmark that a wagon train passed on July 4th?
A) Freedom Rock
B) Patriot Pebble
C) Independence Rock
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) grizzly bear
B) badger
C) panther
D) buffalo
  • 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 eaten poisonous berries.
D) He had so many mosquito bites.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) buffalo chips
B) the bones
C) the sharp horns
D) the shaggy fur
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Charlotte
B) Columbia
C) Virginia
D) Caroline
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) rich farmland
B) more gold
C) to worship as a Mormon
D) a better climate
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
B) There was no work available for him.
C) Gold had been discovered by two men.
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 give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
B) to give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
C) to persuade people to go West for gold
D) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
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