Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Austin
B) Levi
C) Reuben
D) Mr. Hickman
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) biography
B) nonfiction
C) historical fiction
D) realistic fiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Florida
B) Mexico
C) Oregon
D) Pennsylvania
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) a year and a half
B) 365 days
C) three weeks
D) four or five months
  • 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 calico quilt
B) a looking glass or mirror
C) a rocking chair
D) a cooking pot
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) sweet black mice pie
B) broiled prairie dog
C) garlic buffalo bites
D) sage hen soup
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He was just old and tired.
B) He had a wounded leg.
C) Bill was attacked by a snake.
D) He was stuffed with gold.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) newspapers
B) the Bible
C) maps
D) letters from relatives
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) in religious missions
B) near Cuba
C) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
D) along the coast of Spain
  • 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 be last in the wagon train.
B) He had to do twice as many chores.
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) 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) panther
C) badger
D) buffalo
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) He had eaten poisonous berries.
B) He was attacked by Indians.
C) He had so many mosquito bites.
D) His mule kicked him in the head.
  • 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) Charlotte
B) Virginia
C) Caroline
D) Columbia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) a better climate
B) more gold
C) to worship as a Mormon
D) rich farmland
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) Gold had been discovered by two men.
B) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
C) There was no work available for him.
D) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
  • 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 entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
C) to persuade people to go West for gold
D) to give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
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