Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Reuben
B) Austin
C) Mr. Hickman
D) Levi
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) realistic fiction
B) historical fiction
C) nonfiction
D) biography
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Mexico
B) Florida
C) Oregon
D) Pennsylvania
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) a year and a half
B) four or five months
C) three weeks
D) 365 days
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) a hen house
B) a howling wolf
C) the prairie at twilight
D) a thunderstorm
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a calico quilt
B) a cooking pot
C) a looking glass or mirror
D) a rocking chair
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) broiled prairie dog
B) garlic buffalo bites
C) sage hen soup
D) sweet black mice pie
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He was stuffed with gold.
B) He had a wounded leg.
C) Bill was attacked by a snake.
D) He was just old and tired.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) the Bible
B) newspapers
C) maps
D) letters from relatives
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
B) near Cuba
C) along the coast of Spain
D) in religious missions
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) shoot an Indian
B) kill a buffalo
C) lead the wagon train
D) go swimming in the Columbia River
  • 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) Independence Rock
B) Liberty Stone
C) Freedom 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) buffalo
B) panther
C) badger
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) the shaggy fur
C) the sharp horns
D) buffalo chips
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Caroline
B) Columbia
C) Charlotte
D) Virginia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) to worship as a Mormon
B) more gold
C) rich farmland
D) a better climate
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) There was no work available for him.
B) Gold had been discovered by two men.
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 entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
B) to persuade people to go West for gold
C) to give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
D) to give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
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