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The Giver: Chapters 1-13 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Chortle
a)
Calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled
b)
to chuckle gleefully.
c)
pity; compassion.
d)
to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate
2.
Intrigue
a)
calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled
b)
to chuckle gleefully.
c)
pity; compassion.
d)
to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate
3.
Petulant
a)
to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely
b)
moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially an over some trifling annoyance
c)
looking upon with favor (often followed by to or toward)
d)
readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident
4.
Remorse
a)
calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled
b)
to chuckle gleefully.
c)
pity; compassion
d)
to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate
5.
Serene
a)
calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled
b)
to chuckle gleefully.
c)
pity; compassion
d)
to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate
6.
Grave or even gloomy in character
a)
Somber
b)
Meticulous
c)
Unanimous
d)
Lapse
7.
Marked by extreme care in treatment of details
a)
Scrupulous
b)
Exasperated
c)
Meticulous
d)
Impose
8.
Characterized by extreme care and great effort
a)
Precision
b)
Emblem
c)
Exasperated
d)
Scrupulous
9.
Greatly annoyed; out of patience
a)
Exasperated
b)
Lapse
c)
Impose
d)
Indolence
10.
A mistake resulting from inattention
a)
Scrupulous
b)
Meticulous
c)
Lapse
d)
Impose
11.

Which of the following is NOT a rule that governs Jonas's community?

a)

Anyone who "inconveniences the learning community" must make a public apology.

b)

Every family member must share their feelings at a nightly ritual.

c)

It was written in the rules that each Family Unit could only have 2 children, 1 female and 1 male.

d)

Each child must express their love to their family every morning at breakfast.

12.
“It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened.  No. Wrong word, Jonas thought.” What does the author suggest by this opening line?
a)
The precision of emotion is important.
b)
Jonas is confused.
c)
Jonas is not frightened.
d)
Fear is a bad thing in Jonas' community.
13.

What happened to Asher when he was younger when he confused the word "smack" for "snack"?

a)

He was released.

b)

He gave an apology and was sent to bed.

c)

He had to write the word "snack" on the board 50 times.

d)

He was hit with a discipline wand.

14.

The five attributes necessary to be selected as Receiver of Memory are:

a)

humor, intelligence, courage, wisdom and athletic

b)

intelligence, kindness, empathy, integrity and wisdom

c)

intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom, and the Capacity to See Beyond

d)

intelligence, integrity, free spirited, humor, and wisdom

15.

When the Chief Elder states "We thank you for your childhood" after each assignment is given, it suggests that

a)

their childhood is over and a new phase of life will begin.

b)

childhood is the most important stage of life in the community.

c)

childhood is pointless.

d)

childhood is to be forgotten about.

16.

In the community, "it was agains the rules for children and adults to look at another's nakedness." What are the TWO exceptions to this rule?

a)

when it is a member of the same family unit

b)

when it is a young child

c)

when they are changing for recreation time

d)

when it is an elderly person

17.

What reason does the Giver give for members of the community NOT being allowed choices?

a)

The community would become chaotic.

b)

They will ruin the sense of order.

c)

They may make the wrong choices.

d)

None of these.

18.

What indicates the highest level of disgrace in Jonas's community?

a)

not being allowed to be part of a family unit

b)

your name not being spoken again

c)

wearing a badge of dishonor

d)

sitting in the corner during family meal

19.
Which of the following are a part of Jonas' new job description?
a)
He is prohibited from sharing his dreams.
b)
He is not allowed to discuss his training with anyone.
c)
He is allowed to lie.
d)
All of the above.
20.
How are the memories transmitted to Jonas?
a)
The old man holds his hands.
b)
The old man touches is face.
c)
The old man touches his back.
d)
The old man tells Jonas stories.