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) historical fiction
B) nonfiction
C) realistic fiction
D) biography
  • 3. At the very beginning of the novel, what is the setting?
A) Florida
B) Pennsylvania
C) Mexico
D) Oregon
  • 4. About how long will the journey take for the pioneers?
A) 365 days
B) three weeks
C) a year and a half
D) four or five months
  • 5. What does Austin compare the three young girls' noise or racket to?
A) a thunderstorm
B) the prairie at twilight
C) a hen house
D) a howling wolf
  • 6. What was Mrs. Morrison's most valuable or prized possession?
A) a calico quilt
B) a cooking pot
C) a looking glass or mirror
D) a rocking chair
  • 7. Which of the following was NOT a food mentioned that was prepared by Reuben?
A) sweet black mice pie
B) garlic buffalo bites
C) broiled prairie dog
D) sage hen soup
  • 8. Why was Old Bill so still?
A) Bill was attacked by a snake.
B) He was just old and tired.
C) He was stuffed with gold.
D) He had a wounded leg.
  • 9. What was something Mr. Morrison enjoyed reading?
A) letters from relatives
B) maps
C) newspapers
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) in religious missions
D) near Cuba
  • 11. What did Mr. Hickman plan to do before the journey's end?
A) shoot an Indian
B) kill a buffalo
C) go swimming in the Columbia River
D) lead the wagon train
  • 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) buffalo
C) badger
D) panther
  • 15. Why did Mr. Hickman need a doctor?
A) He was attacked by Indians.
B) His mule kicked him in the head.
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 sharp horns
B) buffalo chips
C) the shaggy fur
D) the bones
  • 17. What name did the Cantrell's choose for their new baby after crossing the river?
A) Charlotte
B) Columbia
C) Caroline
D) Virginia
  • 18. What was the reason for Austin's journey?
A) rich farmland
B) to worship as a Mormon
C) a better climate
D) more gold
  • 19. What did Austin learn when he reached the lumber camp?
A) Gold had been discovered by two men.
B) Frank and Hiram were leading a wagon train back to the East Coast.
C) Mr. Zikes had sold his Pa's land.
D) There was no work available for him.
  • 20. What was the author's purpose in writing this novel?
A) to entertain us and make us laugh at tall tales
B) to give us information on the lifestyle of the people who traveled along the Oregon Trail
C) to persuade people to go West for gold
D) to give us directions on how to get to Oregon safely
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