Chapter 9 THE GIVER Vocabulary in context Quiz

Jonas felt **apprehensive** as he read the new rules, unsure of what they would mean for his future.

• Confident and excited

• Nervous or unsure

• Angry and frustrated

• Curious but indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Jonas knew that the role of Receiver required the **utmost** honesty, meaning he would have to be completely truthful at all times.

• Least important

• Highest level of importance

• Occasional honesty

• A small amount of honesty

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

When Jonas saw his special folder, he noticed the **embossed** lettering on the cover, making the words stand out in a raised design.

• Faded and hard to read

• Bright and colorful

• Raised or textured

• Hidden inside the book

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

As Jonas learned more about his new position, his excitement began to **diminish**, and he felt unsure about the challenges ahead.

• Grow stronger

• Stay the same

• Become smaller or less important

• Completely disappear

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

The Receiver was careful when choosing a **successor**, as this person would take over the important job of holding all the memories.

• A person who takes over a job

• A person who quits quickly

• Someone who makes mistakes

• A person who avoids responsibility

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The idea that he was allowed to lie was **unnerving** to Jonas, making him feel uneasy and uncomfortable.

• Exciting and fun

• Strange but harmless

• Confusing but interesting

• Disturbing and unsettling

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Before reading the rules, Jonas **steeled himself**, taking a deep breath to prepare for what he might learn.

• Mentally prepared for something difficult

• Became weak and scared

• Ignored the situation

• Became angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The special books that only the Receiver could read had to be **requisitioned**, or officially requested, because they were not available to everyone.

• Given away for free

• Kept hidden forever

• Officially requested

• Lost or forgotten

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Jonas spoke with **hesitation**, pausing before asking his parents an uncomfortable question.

• Confidence and certainty

• A moment of doubt or uncertainty

• Excitement and eagerness

• Humor and laughter

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

When Jonas entered the Giver’s dwelling, he noticed how **conspicuous** the shelves full of books were, since no one else in the community had them.

• Hard to see or notice

• Blending in with everything

• Easy to see or noticeable

• Hidden behind a curtain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4