The Giver chapters 1-5

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1. What is the best definition of aptitude?

• A. A lack of interest in learning
• B. A natural ability or talent
• C. A strict rule or law
• D. A feeling of sadness

2. To chastise someone means to:

• A. Praise them kindly
• B. Ignore their behavior
• C. Punish or scold them harshly
• D. Teach them a new skill

3. A dystopia is best described as:

• A. A peaceful and perfect world
• B. A futuristic paradise
• C. A society with great suffering or injustice
• D. A place filled with natural beauty

4. If something is palpable, it is:

• A. Extremely rare or unique
• B. Difficult to describe
• C. Able to be touched or felt
• D. Impossible to understand

5. Someone acting petulantly is likely to be:

• A. Cheerful and polite
• B. Quiet and shy
• C. Calm and forgiving
• D. Irritable and bad-tempered

6. A serene environment would be:

• A. Loud and chaotic
• B. Peaceful and calm
• C. Dark and gloomy
• D. Hot and dry

7. A transgression is:

• A. A type of natural disaster
• B. An act that goes against a law or rule
• C. A medical condition
• D. A creative idea or invention

8. To enhance something means to:

• A. Ruin or destroy it
• B. Change it completely
• C. Improve or make it better
• D. Hide or cover it up

9. Jonas’ father works as a .....

• A.Nurturer
• B. Director
• C. Engineer
• D. Instructor