Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Reuben
B) Mr. Hickman
C) Austin
D) Levi
  • 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) Florida
B) Oregon
C) Pennsylvania
D) Mexico
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) four or five months
B) 365 days
C) three weeks
D) a year and a half
  • 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 rocking chair
B) a looking glass or mirror
C) a calico quilt
D) a cooking pot
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) broiled prairie dog
B) sage hen soup
C) sweet black mice pie
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) Bill was attacked by a snake.
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) near Cuba
B) in religious missions
C) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
D) along the coast of Spain
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) kill a buffalo
B) shoot an Indian
C) go swimming in the Columbia River
D) lead the wagon train
  • 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) His dad whipped him.
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) Patriot Pebble
D) Freedom 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) buffalo
C) badger
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) buffalo chips
D) the shaggy fur
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Caroline
B) Charlotte
C) Columbia
D) Virginia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) more gold
B) a better climate
C) to worship as a Mormon
D) rich farmland
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) There was no work available for him.
B) Gold had been discovered by two men.
C) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
D) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
  • 20. What was the author's purpose in writing this novel?
A) to persuade people to go West for gold
B) to give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
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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