Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Mr. Hickman
B) Austin
C) Reuben
D) Levi
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) nonfiction
B) historical fiction
C) realistic fiction
D) biography
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Oregon
B) Pennsylvania
C) Mexico
D) Florida
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) a year and a half
B) four or five months
C) 365 days
D) three weeks
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) a hen house
B) a thunderstorm
C) a howling wolf
D) the prairie at twilight
  • 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) broiled prairie dog
B) sage hen soup
C) garlic buffalo bites
D) sweet black mice pie
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) Bill was attacked by a snake.
B) He was just old and tired.
C) He had a wounded leg.
D) He was stuffed with gold.
  • 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) 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) lead the wagon train
B) go swimming in the Columbia River
C) kill a buffalo
D) shoot an Indian
  • 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) Patriot Pebble
B) Independence Rock
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) buffalo
B) badger
C) panther
D) grizzly bear
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) He had so many mosquito bites.
B) He had eaten poisonous berries.
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 sharp horns
B) buffalo chips
C) the shaggy fur
D) the bones
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Virginia
B) Charlotte
C) Caroline
D) Columbia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) more gold
B) a better climate
C) rich farmland
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) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
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 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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