Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Reuben
B) Mr. Hickman
C) Austin
D) Levi
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) nonfiction
B) realistic fiction
C) historical fiction
D) biography
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Florida
B) Oregon
C) Pennsylvania
D) Mexico
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) three weeks
B) 365 days
C) a year and a half
D) four or five months
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) the prairie at twilight
B) a hen house
C) a howling wolf
D) a thunderstorm
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a calico quilt
B) a looking glass or mirror
C) a cooking pot
D) a rocking chair
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) garlic buffalo bites
B) sweet black mice pie
C) sage hen soup
D) broiled prairie dog
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He had a wounded leg.
B) Bill was attacked by a snake.
C) He was just old and tired.
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 the middle of the Pacific Ocean
B) in religious missions
C) near Cuba
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) 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) He had to be last in the wagon train.
B) He had to do twice as many chores.
C) His dad whipped him.
D) He had to go to bed early.
  • 13. What was the name of the landmark that a wagon train passed on July 4th?
A) Liberty Stone
B) Independence Rock
C) Patriot Pebble
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) buffalo
B) badger
C) grizzly bear
D) panther
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) His mule kicked him in the head.
B) He was attacked by Indians.
C) He had eaten poisonous berries.
D) He had so many mosquito bites.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the sharp horns
B) the shaggy fur
C) buffalo chips
D) the bones
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Virginia
B) Caroline
C) Columbia
D) Charlotte
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) to worship as a Mormon
B) more gold
C) a better climate
D) rich farmland
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) Gold had been discovered by two men.
B) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
C) There was no work available for him.
D) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
  • 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 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 persuade people to go West for gold
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