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) historical fiction
B) biography
C) nonfiction
D) realistic fiction
  • 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) 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) a howling wolf
B) a thunderstorm
C) the prairie at twilight
D) a hen house
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a looking glass or mirror
B) a cooking pot
C) a rocking chair
D) a calico quilt
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) broiled prairie dog
B) garlic buffalo bites
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 was just old and tired.
C) He was stuffed with gold.
D) He had a wounded leg.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) letters from relatives
B) the Bible
C) maps
D) newspapers
  • 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) in religious missions
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) His dad whipped him.
B) He had to be last in the wagon train.
C) He had to go to bed early.
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) 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 was attacked by Indians.
D) He had eaten poisonous berries.
  • 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) Columbia
B) Charlotte
C) Caroline
D) Virginia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) a better climate
B) rich farmland
C) to worship as a Mormon
D) more gold
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) There was no work available for him.
B) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
C) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
D) Gold had been discovered by two men.
  • 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 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 entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
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