Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Levi
B) Mr. Hickman
C) Austin
D) Reuben
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) historical fiction
B) biography
C) nonfiction
D) realistic fiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Oregon
B) Florida
C) Pennsylvania
D) Mexico
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) four or five months
B) three weeks
C) a year and a half
D) 365 days
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) a thunderstorm
B) the prairie at twilight
C) a howling wolf
D) a hen house
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a looking glass or mirror
B) a rocking chair
C) a calico quilt
D) a cooking pot
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) sage hen soup
B) broiled prairie dog
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) He had a wounded leg.
D) Bill was attacked by a snake.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) letters from relatives
B) newspapers
C) the Bible
D) maps
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
B) along the coast of Spain
C) near Cuba
D) in religious missions
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) shoot an Indian
B) go swimming in the Columbia River
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) Liberty Stone
C) Patriot Pebble
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) grizzly bear
B) buffalo
C) panther
D) badger
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) His mule kicked him in the head.
B) He had so many mosquito bites.
C) He had eaten poisonous berries.
D) He was attacked by Indians.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the shaggy fur
B) the sharp horns
C) the bones
D) buffalo chips
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Caroline
B) Virginia
C) Charlotte
D) Columbia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) more gold
B) rich farmland
C) to worship as a Mormon
D) a better climate
  • 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) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
C) Gold had been discovered by two men.
D) There was no work available for him.
  • 20. What was the author's purpose in writing this novel?
A) to persuade people to go West for gold
B) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
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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