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WorksheetsGiver Chapters 1-4
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
to influence someone through flattery or trickery
a)
ironic
b)
palpable
c)
wheedle
d)
disposition
2.
strictly; based on legal interpretation
a)
transgression
b)
awed
c)
technically
d)
aptitude
3.
the opposite of what is intended or expected
a)
ironic
b)
palpable
c)
wheedle
d)
disposition
4.
brought up feelings of amazement or fear
a)
awed
b)
technically
c)
aptitude
d)
chastise
5.
natural ability
a)
technically
b)
aptitude
c)
chastise
d)
petulantly
6.
noticeable; intense; obvious
a)
chortled
b)
ironic
c)
palpable
d)
wheedle
7.
breaking a law or rule
a)
disposition
b)
transgression
c)
awed
d)
technically
8.
personality; attitude
a)
disposition
b)
transgression
c)
awed
d)
technically
9.
belief
a)
conviction
b)
hasten
c)
tabulated
d)
nuisance
10.
something that creates annoyance or irritation
a)
tabulated
b)
nuisance
c)
chortled
d)
ironic
11.
in a touchy, sullen, or grumpy manner
a)
chastise
b)
petulantly
c)
remorse
d)
conviction
12.
calculated
a)
hasten
b)
tabulated
c)
nuisance
d)
chortled
13.
laughed; giggled
a)
chastise
b)
petulantly
c)
conviction
d)
chortled
14.
to correct or punish
a)
chastise
b)
petulantly
c)
remorse
d)
conviction
15.
to move or act quickly
a)
conviction
b)
hasten
c)
tabulated
d)
chortled
16.
a strong feeling of guilt or regret
a)
chastise
b)
petulantly
c)
remorse
d)
hasten
17.
Which sentence best supports the idea of the importance of compliance in the community?
a)
He had never seen aircraft so close, for it was against the rules for Pilots to fly over the community.
b)
Instantly, obediently, Jonas had dropped his bike on its side on the path behind his family's dwelling.
c)
He saw only the abandoned bikes here and there on their sides; an upturned wheel on one was still revolving slowly.
d)
Needless to say, he will be release, the voice had said, followed by silence.
18.
Which incident from the novel best highlights the community's emphasis on its customs and proper procedures?
a)
Asher saying the standard apology phrase to the class.
b)
Lily's comfort object being taken away
c)
Father secretly using Gabe's name
d)
the discussion of Release
19.
Why may the male newchild that Father discusses at dinner be released?
a)
He is not as mobile as he should be.
b)
He seems rather sickly.
c)
He does not eat as much as the other infants.
d)
He is not meeting the community's standards of growth and ability to thrive more independently.
20.
Which sentence best reveals the negative connotation of Release?
a)
Release of newchildren was always sad, because they hadn't had a chance to enjoy life within the community yet.
b)
No one ever mentioned it; the disgrace was unspeakable.
c)
Release of the elderly, which was a time of celebration of a life well and fully lived; and release of a newchild, which always brought a sense of what-could-we-have-done.
d)
The rules say that if there's a third transgression, he simply has to be released.
21.
How does Jonas resolve his inner conflict about the daily sharing of feelings?
a)
He chooses to pass on sharing that night.
b)
He waits for everybody else to speak before sharing his feelings.
c)
He shares his feelings because it is the rule to do so.
d)
He shares something, but not what he is really feeling.
22.
How does the community mark the progress of time and growth?
a)
the age ceremonies each December
b)
Christmas celebrations
c)
the change of seasons
d)
a trip away from the community
23.
What does the use of the world "newchildren" indicate about the community?
a)
Newchildren are given a special name because they are the most important people in the community.
b)
Newchildren are only vieed as actual family members.
c)
Newchildren are viewed as replaceable and interchangeable
d)
Newchildren are viewed as possessions rather than individual infants or babies.
24.
What does Father's attempt to enhance Gabriel's nurturing say about the character of Father?
a)
Father does not really care about his Assignment.
b)
Father truly cares about newchildren and wants to see them grow and do well.
c)
Father disagrees with the community's approach to raising children.
d)
Father only does as little as he can to get by in his Assignment.
25.
Which sentence best explains why Jonas is anxious about turning twelve?
a)
...he hadn't the slighest idea what Assignment to Elders would be selecting for his [Jonas'] future, or how he might feel about it when the day came.
b)
The Ceremony of Twelve was the last of the Ceremonies
c)
It was a secret selection, made by the leaders of the community...who took the responsibility so seriously that there were never even any jokes made about Assignments.
d)
They'll find exactly the right Assignment for him.
26.
What is the primary purpose of the following sentence?
"Jonas had never even seen him, that he knew of; someone in a position of such importance lived and worked alone."
"Jonas had never even seen him, that he knew of; someone in a position of such importance lived and worked alone."
a)
It emphasizes the importance of the Assignments
b)
It contrasts the Assignment of Receiver with that of Nurturer.
c)
It shows that there are differences in how people in the community live and are treated.
d)
It tells how changes can occur in the community.
27.
How do Mother and Father’s comments about Birthmothers indicate how that assignment is regarded in the community?
a)
It was not to be desired
b)
It was one that was most respected
c)
Lily should feel honored if she receives this assigment
d)
Every girl dreams of being a birthmother
28.
How individual differences and appearances are treated in the community.
a)
It is discussed in Feelings Ritual
b)
It is rude to speak of them
c)
They are discussed openly among members of the community
d)
People of the community like to look at themselves in the mirrors.
29.
What does Jonas taking home the apple indicate about his potential belief in and loyalty to the community rules
a)
He is willing to take a chance, knowing he will be chastised for his actions.
b)
He does not think community rules are important
c)
He does not believe anyone will notice the apple is missing and he won't get caught.
d)
Community rules are just a bunch of jibberish.
30.
Why do you think the Ceremony of Twelve and the Ceremony of Release allow for treatment of people as individuals?
a)
Because a individual's talents and accomplishments are recognized.
b)
People get more stuff
c)
An individual is removed from the community.
d)
They are forms of punishment
31.
How does the idea of Assignments fit within the community's goals?
a)
It is the job the individual will perform until they are old.
b)
Because the individuals can choose the best jobs for themselves.
c)
The educator of Twelves picks their Assignment.
d)
The Assignment is decided when they are a newchild
32.
How does the incident with the apple allow the reader to see a contrast between Asher and Jonas?
a)
The reader can see the differences between the two boys
b)
The reader sees Asher as more intelligent than Jonas
c)
The reader sees that Asher begins to change
d)
The reader sees Jonas' loyalty to the rules of the community
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