Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Austin
B) Levi
C) Mr. Hickman
D) Reuben
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) biography
B) historical fiction
C) nonfiction
D) realistic fiction
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Pennsylvania
B) Mexico
C) Oregon
D) Florida
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) a year and a half
B) three weeks
C) four or five months
D) 365 days
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) a howling wolf
B) the prairie at twilight
C) a thunderstorm
D) a hen house
  • 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) broiled prairie dog
B) garlic buffalo bites
C) sage hen soup
D) sweet black mice pie
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He was stuffed with gold.
B) He had a wounded leg.
C) Bill was attacked by a snake.
D) He was just old and tired.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) newspapers
B) maps
C) letters from relatives
D) the Bible
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
B) along the coast of Spain
C) near Cuba
D) in religious missions
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) shoot an Indian
B) lead the wagon train
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 go to bed early.
B) He had to be last in the wagon train.
C) He had to do twice as many chores.
D) His dad whipped him.
  • 13. What was the name of the landmark that a wagon train passed on July 4th?
A) Independence Rock
B) Freedom Rock
C) Liberty Stone
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) buffalo
B) badger
C) panther
D) grizzly bear
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) He was attacked by Indians.
B) He had so many mosquito bites.
C) He had eaten poisonous berries.
D) His mule kicked him in the head.
  • 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) Caroline
B) Virginia
C) Charlotte
D) Columbia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) more gold
B) to worship as a Mormon
C) rich farmland
D) a better climate
  • 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) There was no work available for him.
C) Gold had been discovered by two men.
D) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
  • 20. What was the author's purpose in writing this novel?
A) to give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
B) to persuade people to go West for gold
C) to give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
D) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
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