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) realistic fiction
C) historical fiction
D) nonfiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Pennsylvania
B) Oregon
C) Mexico
D) Florida
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) 365 days
B) three weeks
C) four or five months
D) a year and a half
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) a howling wolf
B) a thunderstorm
C) a hen house
D) the prairie at twilight
  • 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) garlic buffalo bites
B) broiled prairie dog
C) sweet black mice pie
D) sage hen soup
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) Bill was attacked by a snake.
B) He had a wounded leg.
C) He was stuffed with gold.
D) He was just old and tired.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) maps
B) newspapers
C) the Bible
D) letters from relatives
  • 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) near Cuba
D) in religious missions
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) lead the wagon train
B) shoot an Indian
C) go swimming in the Columbia River
D) kill a buffalo
  • 12. What happened because Frank was late for his chores?
A) His dad whipped him.
B) He had to go to bed early.
C) He had to be last in the wagon train.
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) Liberty Stone
C) Independence Rock
D) Freedom Rock
  • 14. What wild animal did the boys see and try to remain very still so it would not catch their scent?
A) badger
B) buffalo
C) grizzly bear
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 shaggy fur
B) buffalo chips
C) the bones
D) the sharp horns
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Caroline
B) Columbia
C) Virginia
D) Charlotte
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) rich farmland
B) a better climate
C) to worship as a Mormon
D) more gold
  • 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 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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