Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Reuben
B) Levi
C) Mr. Hickman
D) Austin
  • 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) Mexico
B) Pennsylvania
C) Oregon
D) Florida
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) four or five months
B) a year and a half
C) 365 days
D) three weeks
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) a hen house
B) a howling wolf
C) a thunderstorm
D) the prairie at twilight
  • 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) garlic buffalo bites
B) sage hen soup
C) sweet black mice pie
D) broiled prairie dog
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He had a wounded leg.
B) He was just old and tired.
C) He was stuffed with gold.
D) Bill was attacked by a snake.
  • 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) 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) 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 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) Liberty Stone
B) Freedom Rock
C) Independence 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) grizzly bear
B) buffalo
C) panther
D) badger
  • 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) buffalo chips
B) the sharp horns
C) the shaggy fur
D) the bones
  • 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) 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) 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 give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
B) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
C) to give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
D) to persuade people to go West for gold
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