Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Levi
B) Austin
C) Mr. Hickman
D) Reuben
  • 2. What type of genre or literature is this selection?
A) nonfiction
B) realistic fiction
C) historical fiction
D) biography
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Mexico
B) Florida
C) Pennsylvania
D) Oregon
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) four or five months
B) 365 days
C) a year and a half
D) three weeks
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) a howling wolf
B) a hen house
C) the prairie at twilight
D) a thunderstorm
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a looking glass or mirror
B) a calico quilt
C) a cooking pot
D) a rocking chair
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) garlic buffalo bites
B) sweet black mice pie
C) sage hen soup
D) broiled prairie dog
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He was just old and tired.
B) He was stuffed with gold.
C) Bill was attacked by a snake.
D) He had a wounded leg.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) the Bible
B) newspapers
C) maps
D) letters from relatives
  • 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) His dad whipped him.
B) He had to go to bed early.
C) He had to be last in the wagon train.
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) Patriot Pebble
C) Freedom Rock
D) Liberty Stone
  • 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) badger
C) buffalo
D) panther
  • 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 so many mosquito bites.
D) He had eaten poisonous berries.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the bones
B) the shaggy fur
C) buffalo chips
D) the sharp horns
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Caroline
B) Charlotte
C) Virginia
D) Columbia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) a better climate
B) to worship as a Mormon
C) rich farmland
D) more gold
  • 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) Gold had been discovered by two men.
C) There was no work available for him.
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 entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
D) to give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
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