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) historical fiction
C) realistic fiction
D) nonfiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Oregon
B) Mexico
C) Pennsylvania
D) Florida
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) 365 days
B) four or five months
C) three weeks
D) a year and a half
  • 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 rocking chair
B) a calico quilt
C) a cooking pot
D) a looking glass or mirror
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) sweet black mice pie
B) garlic buffalo bites
C) sage hen soup
D) broiled prairie dog
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He was stuffed with gold.
B) He had a wounded leg.
C) He was just old and tired.
D) Bill was attacked by a snake.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) maps
B) letters from relatives
C) newspapers
D) the Bible
  • 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) kill a buffalo
B) shoot an Indian
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 do twice as many chores.
B) His dad whipped him.
C) He had to be last in the wagon train.
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) 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) panther
B) grizzly bear
C) badger
D) buffalo
  • 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 shaggy fur
B) the sharp horns
C) the bones
D) buffalo chips
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Virginia
B) Charlotte
C) Caroline
D) Columbia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) to worship as a Mormon
B) a better climate
C) rich farmland
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 persuade people to go West for gold
B) to give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
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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