The Giver Vocabulary Quiz

In the imaginative world of 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, young Jonas felt butterflies in his stomach as he looked forward to his first Ceremony of Twelve. What is a synonym for 'nervous'?

• Anxious

• Calm

• Excited

• Happy

During the exciting Ceremony of Twelve, young Jonas amazed everyone, including Benjamin and Harper, with his remarkable _______ for understanding emotions, leaving the Elders very impressed.

• Worried

• Ordinary

• Grumpily

• Skill

In the story 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, Jonas got a job he didn't like. He acted 'Petulantly'. What does 'Petulantly' mean here?

• Quietly

• Peacefully

• Happily

• Grumpily

In Jonas's community in 'The Giver', imagine you're sitting with friends like Jackson, Arjun, and Abigail. You're all talking about memories, and Jonas is asked to tell about a memory that was very 'normal'. Which word would best describe it?

• Special

• Plain

• Exciting

• Bright

In the exciting world of 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, young Jonas is feeling 'nervous' about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve. Can you find a word that shows his nervous excitement? Imagine Harper and Anika cheering him on!

• Apprehensive

• Confident

• Joyful

• Relaxed

In the interesting world of 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, young Jonas is chosen for a special and mysterious job as the Receiver of Memory. What word best describes his special 'talent or skill' that makes him different from his friends like Michael and Isla?

• Apprehensive

• Nondescript

• Petulantly

• Aptitude

In 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, Jonas noticed that The Giver was speaking 'irritably' when talking about the memories. If Aiden was there, he might have thought, "Why does The Giver sound so..."

• Grumpy

• Happy

• Calm

• Quiet

In the book 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, Jonas lives in a community where everything looks very 'plain.' Which word means the same as 'plain'?

• Nondescript

• Decorative

• Bright

• Vivid

Oliver was feeling nervous as he waited for the exciting Ceremony of Twelve in 'The Giver'. Can you find a word that means the same as 'nervous'?

• Happy

• Worried

• Carefree

• Calm

In the book 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, young Jonas is about to find out what his new job in the community will be. Which word shows he is naturally good at this job?

• Petulantly

• Nondescript

• Aptitude

• Apprehensive