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) 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) three weeks
B) 365 days
C) four or five months
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 howling wolf
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 cooking pot
D) a calico quilt
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) sweet black mice pie
B) broiled prairie dog
C) garlic buffalo bites
D) sage hen soup
  • 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) the Bible
B) letters from relatives
C) maps
D) newspapers
  • 10. Where did Mr. Morrison say most pirate treasure found be found?
A) in religious missions
B) along the coast of Spain
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) go swimming in the Columbia River
C) lead the wagon train
D) kill a buffalo
  • 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 go to bed early.
D) He had to be last in the wagon train.
  • 13. What was the name of the landmark that a wagon train passed on July 4th?
A) Freedom Rock
B) Patriot Pebble
C) Liberty Stone
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) grizzly bear
D) buffalo
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) He was attacked by Indians.
B) He had so many mosquito bites.
C) His mule kicked him in the head.
D) He had eaten poisonous berries.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the bones
B) the shaggy fur
C) the sharp horns
D) buffalo chips
  • 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) to worship as a Mormon
B) more gold
C) a better climate
D) rich farmland
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
B) There was no work available for him.
C) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
D) Gold had been discovered by two men.
  • 20. What was the author's purpose in writing this novel?
A) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
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 give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
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