Dear Levi Novel Test
  • 1. From whose point of view is this story told?
A) Levi
B) Mr. Hickman
C) Reuben
D) Austin
  • 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) Oregon
B) Mexico
C) Florida
D) Pennsylvania
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) three weeks
B) four or five months
C) 365 days
D) a year and a half
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) a hen house
B) the prairie at twilight
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) garlic buffalo bites
B) broiled prairie dog
C) sweet black mice pie
D) sage hen soup
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) He had a wounded leg.
B) He was just old and tired.
C) Bill was attacked by a snake.
D) He was stuffed with gold.
  • 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) go swimming in the Columbia River
B) lead the wagon train
C) kill a buffalo
D) shoot an Indian
  • 12. What happened because Frank was late for his chores?
A) He had to be last in the wagon train.
B) His dad whipped him.
C) He had to do twice as many chores.
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) badger
B) grizzly bear
C) panther
D) buffalo
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) He had eaten poisonous berries.
B) He had so many mosquito bites.
C) His mule kicked him in the head.
D) He was attacked by Indians.
  • 16. What part of the buffalo was used for fuel?
A) the sharp horns
B) the bones
C) the shaggy fur
D) buffalo chips
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Columbia
B) Virginia
C) Charlotte
D) Caroline
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) a better climate
B) more gold
C) rich farmland
D) to worship as a Mormon
  • 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 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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