Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Reuben
B) Austin
C) Levi
D) Mr. Hickman
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) nonfiction
B) biography
C) historical fiction
D) realistic fiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Pennsylvania
B) Mexico
C) Oregon
D) Florida
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) a year and a half
B) 365 days
C) four or five months
D) three weeks
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) the prairie at twilight
B) a howling wolf
C) a thunderstorm
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) broiled prairie dog
B) sage hen soup
C) garlic buffalo bites
D) sweet black mice pie
  • 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) letters from relatives
B) maps
C) the Bible
D) newspapers
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) in religious missions
B) along the coast of Spain
C) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
D) near Cuba
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) shoot an Indian
B) kill a buffalo
C) go swimming in the Columbia River
D) lead the wagon train
  • 12. What happened because Frank was late for his chores?
A) He had to do twice as many chores.
B) He had to go to bed early.
C) His dad whipped him.
D) He had to be last in the wagon train.
  • 13. What was the name of the landmark that a wagon train passed on July 4th?
A) Independence Rock
B) Freedom Rock
C) Patriot Pebble
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) grizzly bear
C) badger
D) panther
  • 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 bones
B) the sharp horns
C) the shaggy fur
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) Gold had been discovered by two men.
C) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
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 give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
C) to give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
D) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
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