Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Reuben
B) Levi
C) Austin
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) Oregon
B) Pennsylvania
C) Mexico
D) Florida
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) four or five months
B) three weeks
C) 365 days
D) a year and a half
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) the prairie at twilight
B) a thunderstorm
C) a hen house
D) a howling wolf
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a cooking pot
B) a rocking chair
C) a looking glass or mirror
D) a calico quilt
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) sage hen soup
B) garlic buffalo bites
C) broiled prairie dog
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) the Bible
B) letters from relatives
C) maps
D) newspapers
  • 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) in religious missions
D) near Cuba
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) shoot an Indian
B) lead the wagon train
C) go swimming in the Columbia River
D) kill a buffalo
  • 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) Liberty Stone
B) Freedom Rock
C) Independence Rock
D) Patriot Pebble
  • 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) His mule kicked him in the head.
B) He had so many mosquito bites.
C) He had eaten poisonous berries.
D) He was attacked by Indians.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the bones
B) buffalo chips
C) the shaggy fur
D) the sharp horns
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Caroline
B) Charlotte
C) Virginia
D) Columbia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) more gold
B) to worship as a Mormon
C) rich farmland
D) a better climate
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
B) There was no work available for him.
C) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
D) Gold had been discovered by two men.
  • 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 entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
D) to give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
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