The Giver Ch. 9-14 Quiz Review

What is the definition of the word

assimilate?

• possible to imagine or occur

• to fully understand an idea or some information so you can use it yourself

• having a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or delicate way

• showing that you think something is funny but also disappointing or annoying

What is the biggest difference between the Giver's dwelling and the others in the Community?

• His dwelling was not different from the others.

• He has bookcases filled with books.

• He has technology not found in other dwellings.

• His dwelling is much bigger.

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes the sentence.

All of the rules in the community ______ the people to behave the way the government wanted.

• compelled

• assimilate

• tentative

• torrent

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes the sentence.

The most ______ difference between The Giver's house and the other members of the community were the large number of books he had.

• diminish

• intricate

• assimilate

• conspicuous

• torrent

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes the sentence.

After sharing the memory of the sled ride with Jonas, the Giver seemed terribly ______ and definitely needed to rest.

• diminish

• compel

• torrent

• conspicuous

• weary

The rule in Jonas's instructions that most concerned him was the one giving him permission to:

• not have to go to school anymore

• travel to other communities

• lie to other people

• apply for release

What is the definition of the word

torrent?

• a warning to someone about their behavior

• a sudden large or too large amount, especially one that seems to be uncontrolled

• not behaving or done with confidence

• possible to imagine or occur

Choose the word from the word bank that best completes the sentence.

Jonas ______ answered The Giver's questions because he still wasn't sure about what his assignment entailed.

(a)  

• tentatively
• wry
• assimilate
• torrent
• conceivably

What is Jonas's first memory as the new Receiver?

• sunburn

• the ocean

• sunshine

• snow

What is the definition of the word

wry?

• very noticeable or attracting attention

• to reduce in size of importance

• showing that you think something is funny but also disappointing or annoying

• a sudden large uncontrolled amount