Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Mr. Hickman
B) Levi
C) Reuben
D) Austin
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) historical fiction
B) realistic fiction
C) biography
D) nonfiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Oregon
B) Pennsylvania
C) Florida
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) a howling wolf
B) a thunderstorm
C) a hen house
D) the prairie at twilight
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a cooking pot
B) a rocking chair
C) a calico quilt
D) a looking glass or mirror
  • 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 was stuffed with gold.
C) He had a wounded leg.
D) Bill was attacked by a snake.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) maps
B) letters from relatives
C) the Bible
D) newspapers
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) near Cuba
B) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
C) along the coast of Spain
D) in religious missions
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) go swimming in the Columbia River
B) kill a buffalo
C) lead the wagon train
D) shoot an Indian
  • 12. What happened because Frank was late for his chores?
A) His dad whipped him.
B) He had to do twice as many chores.
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) Independence Rock
B) Patriot Pebble
C) Liberty Stone
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) buffalo
B) grizzly bear
C) panther
D) badger
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) He had eaten poisonous berries.
B) He had so many mosquito bites.
C) His mule kicked him in the head.
D) He was attacked by Indians.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the bones
B) the sharp horns
C) the shaggy fur
D) buffalo chips
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Columbia
B) Charlotte
C) Virginia
D) Caroline
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) rich farmland
B) more gold
C) a better climate
D) to worship as a Mormon
  • 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) There was no work available for him.
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 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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