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WorksheetsThe Giver: Chapters 1-4
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Something that causes strong disagreement-
a)
transgression
b)
awed
c)
controversial
d)
aptitude
2.
Notice and Note Signpost: the opposite of what is intended or expected
a)
Contrast and Contradiction
b)
Aha Moment
c)
Words of the Wiser
d)
Again and Again
3.
To follow rules and laws
a)
adherence
b)
relinquish
c)
transgression
d)
consume
4.
natural ability
a)
technically
b)
aptitude
c)
chastise
d)
petulantly
5.
An action, like singing or dancing done together...
a)
in a group
b)
with irony
c)
in unison
d)
controversial
6.
breaking a law or rule
a)
disposition
b)
transgression
c)
awed
d)
technically
7.
To eat, to buy, to use
a)
consume
b)
transgression
c)
awed
d)
relinquish
8.
belief
a)
conviction
b)
hasten
c)
tabulated
d)
nuisance
9.
A scolding
a)
consume
b)
admonition
c)
remorse
d)
transgression
10.
apprehensive
a)
disquieting
b)
sad
c)
tired and worried
d)
worried or nervous
11.
to give something up-
a)
relinquish
b)
request
c)
remorse
d)
redo
12.
disturbing
a)
convicting
b)
disquieting
c)
transgressing
d)
adhering
13.
a strong feeling of guilt or regret
a)
chastise
b)
petulantly
c)
remorse
d)
hasten
14.
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.
15.
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.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
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.
20.
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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