Vocabulary Quiz: The Giver Chapters 1-8

What is the meaning of the word "apprehensive" as used in the context of the book?

• Excited

• Anxious or fearful

• Confident

• Indifferent

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "nurturer" in the sentence: "Jonas's father was a nurturer, responsible for the care of newchildren."

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Caregiver

• Leader

Analyze the word "transgression" and choose the correct definition.

• A journey

• A violation of a rule or law

• A transformation

• A discussion

Create a sentence using the word "palpable."

• The palpable excitement in the room was contagious.

• The palpable was a type of fruit.

• She decided to palpable her way through the crowd.

• He was known for his palpable skills in mathematics.

What does the word "disposition" mean in the context of the book?

• A person's inherent qualities of mind and character

• A physical position

• A legal document

• A type of job

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "chastise" in the sentence: "The mother chastised her child for being late."

• Praise

• Punish

• Ignore

• Reward

Analyze the word "infraction" and choose the correct definition.

• A break in a relationship

• A minor violation of a rule or law

• A mathematical fraction

• A type of construction

Create a sentence using the word "meticulously."

• She meticulously planned every detail of the event.

• He was known for his meticulously in sports.

• The meticulously was a type of bird.

• They decided to meticulously their way through the project.

What is the meaning of the word "serene" as used in the context of the book?

• Chaotic

• Calm and peaceful

• Loud

• Angry

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "petulantly" in the sentence: "He petulantly refused to share his toys."

• Happily

• Angrily

• Childishly sulky or bad-tempered

• Quietly