Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 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) historical fiction
B) realistic fiction
C) nonfiction
D) biography
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Mexico
B) Florida
C) Oregon
D) Pennsylvania
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) a year and a half
B) 365 days
C) four or five months
D) three weeks
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) the prairie at twilight
B) a hen house
C) a howling wolf
D) a thunderstorm
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a calico quilt
B) a rocking chair
C) a looking glass or mirror
D) a cooking pot
  • 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) sage hen soup
D) broiled prairie dog
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He had a wounded leg.
B) He was stuffed with gold.
C) He was just old and tired.
D) Bill was attacked by a snake.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) the Bible
B) newspapers
C) maps
D) letters from relatives
  • 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) 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 go to bed early.
D) He had to be last in the wagon train.
  • 13. What was the name of the landmark that a wagon train passed on July 4th?
A) Liberty Stone
B) Patriot Pebble
C) Independence Rock
D) Freedom Rock
  • 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 had eaten poisonous berries.
C) He was attacked by Indians.
D) He had so many mosquito bites.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the bones
B) buffalo chips
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) Caroline
B) Columbia
C) Virginia
D) Charlotte
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) rich farmland
B) a better climate
C) to worship as a Mormon
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 give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
B) to persuade people to go West for gold
C) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
D) to give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
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