Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Mr. Hickman
B) Reuben
C) Austin
D) Levi
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) biography
B) nonfiction
C) historical fiction
D) realistic fiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Mexico
B) Oregon
C) Florida
D) Pennsylvania
  • 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) a howling wolf
B) the prairie at twilight
C) a hen house
D) a thunderstorm
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a cooking pot
B) a looking glass or mirror
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) sweet black mice pie
C) sage hen soup
D) garlic buffalo bites
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He was stuffed with gold.
B) He was just old and tired.
C) He had a wounded leg.
D) Bill was attacked by a snake.
  • 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) along the coast of Spain
B) in religious missions
C) near Cuba
D) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) shoot an Indian
B) lead the wagon train
C) kill a buffalo
D) go swimming in the Columbia River
  • 12. What happened because Frank was late for his chores?
A) He had to be last in the wagon train.
B) His dad whipped him.
C) He had to do twice as many chores.
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) Freedom Rock
B) Liberty Stone
C) Patriot Pebble
D) Independence Rock
  • 14. What wild animal did the boys see and try to remain very still so it would not catch their scent?
A) panther
B) badger
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 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) Columbia
B) Virginia
C) Caroline
D) Charlotte
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) rich farmland
B) more gold
C) a better climate
D) to worship as a Mormon
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
B) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
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 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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