Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Reuben
B) Mr. Hickman
C) Levi
D) Austin
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) biography
B) realistic fiction
C) historical fiction
D) nonfiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Florida
B) Oregon
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 howling wolf
B) a thunderstorm
C) the prairie at twilight
D) a hen house
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a rocking chair
B) a looking glass or mirror
C) a cooking pot
D) a calico quilt
  • 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) broiled prairie dog
D) sage hen soup
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He was stuffed with gold.
B) Bill was attacked by a snake.
C) He was just old and tired.
D) He had a wounded leg.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) newspapers
B) letters from relatives
C) maps
D) the Bible
  • 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) lead the wagon train
B) kill a buffalo
C) shoot an Indian
D) go swimming in the Columbia River
  • 12. What happened because Frank was late for his chores?
A) He had to do twice as many chores.
B) He had to be last in the wagon train.
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) Independence Rock
B) Patriot Pebble
C) Freedom 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) badger
B) panther
C) buffalo
D) grizzly bear
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) He was attacked by Indians.
B) His mule kicked him in the head.
C) He had eaten poisonous berries.
D) He had so many mosquito bites.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the bones
B) the shaggy fur
C) the sharp horns
D) buffalo chips
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Charlotte
B) Caroline
C) Columbia
D) Virginia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) a better climate
B) to worship as a Mormon
C) more gold
D) rich farmland
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) Gold had been discovered by two men.
B) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
C) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
D) There was no work available for him.
  • 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 persuade people to go West for gold
C) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
D) to give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
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