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) historical fiction
B) nonfiction
C) biography
D) realistic fiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Pennsylvania
B) Oregon
C) Mexico
D) Florida
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) four or five months
B) 365 days
C) a year and a half
D) three weeks
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) the prairie at twilight
B) a thunderstorm
C) a howling wolf
D) a hen house
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a rocking chair
B) a cooking pot
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) sweet black mice pie
B) sage hen soup
C) garlic buffalo bites
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) letters from relatives
B) maps
C) newspapers
D) the Bible
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) along the coast of Spain
B) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
C) in religious missions
D) near Cuba
  • 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 do twice as many chores.
C) He had to be last in the wagon train.
D) His dad whipped him.
  • 13. What was the name of the landmark that a wagon train passed on July 4th?
A) Liberty Stone
B) Patriot Pebble
C) Freedom Rock
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) panther
B) buffalo
C) grizzly bear
D) badger
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) He had so many mosquito bites.
B) He was attacked by Indians.
C) His mule kicked him in the head.
D) He had eaten poisonous berries.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the shaggy fur
B) the bones
C) buffalo chips
D) the sharp horns
  • 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) more gold
B) to worship as a Mormon
C) a better climate
D) rich farmland
  • 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) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
D) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
  • 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 give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
C) to persuade people to go West for gold
D) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
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