Vocabulary in Context Quiz_Ch.1 & 2 The Giver

What does the word 'palpable' mean in the sentence: 'he remembered that moment of palpable terror and stomach sinking when the plane had passed overhead'?

• Visible

• Tangible

• Audible

• Intangible

What is the official definition of the word 'unison' in the sentence: 'The class recited the standard answer in unison'?

• In harmony

• In disagreement

• In silence

• In confusion

What does the word 'apprehensive' mean in the sentence: 'Apprehensive, Jonas decided. That's what I am'?

• Excited

• Confident

• Nervous

• Calm

What is the official definition of the word 'ritual' in the sentence: 'It was one of the rituals, the story of the feelings of the night'?

• A religious ceremony

• A daily routine

• A social gathering

• A scientific experiment

What does the word 'vital' mean in the sentence: 'assigned to those who lacked interest or skills or insight for the most vital jobs of the day'?

• Important

• Not important

• Optional

• Irrelevant

What does the word 'adherence' mean in the sentence: 'the person responsible for adherence to the rules'?

• Breaking

• Following

• Ignoring

• Changing

What does the word 'aptitud' mean in the sentence: 'what was my aptitud. I had always loved new kids more than anything'?

• Ability

• Fear

• Interest

• Confusion