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The Giver Vocabulary : Chapters 15-23

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does "contorted" mean in the phrase "his face contorted with suffering"?

a)

Twisted or distorted

b)

Relaxed and calm

c)

Filled with joy

d)

Painted or decorated

2.

The word "carnage" in the text means:

a)

A peaceful gathering

b)

A beautiful landscape

c)

Destruction and death caused by violence

d)

A military celebration

3.

What does "imploring" mean when describing the boy's mouth in the battlefield scene?

a)

Smiling happily

b)

Begging or pleading

c)

Speaking loudly

d)

Eating quickly

4.

The word "transgression" in the text means:

a)

A celebration

b)

A violation of rules or laws

c)

A journey or trip

d)

A special ceremony

5.

What does "meager" mean when describing their food supply?

a)

Abundant and plentiful

b)

Fresh and delicious

c)

Scarce or inadequate

d)

Spoiled and rotten

6.

The word "empowered" as used by The Giver means:

a)

Given official authority or permission

b)

Made physically stronger

c)

Taught new skills

d)

Given special memories

7.

What does "methodically" mean when Jonas prepares the fish?

a)

Quickly and carelessly

b)

In a careful, systematic way

c)

With great excitement

d)

Without thinking

8.

The word "haphazard" in the text means:

a)

Carefully planned

b)

Random and disorganized

c)

Extremely thorough

d)

Perfectly timed

9.

What does "relentless" mean when describing Jonas's fears?

a)

Temporary and passing

b)

Mild and manageable

c)

Constant and unending

d)

Exciting and thrilling

10.

The word "vigilant" in the text means:

a)

Watchful and alert

b)

Tired and sleepy

c)

Angry and upset

d)

Fast and efficient

11.

What does "imperceptibly" mean in the passage?

a)

Quickly and obviously

b)

So slight it cannot be noticed

c)

With great force

d)

Loudly and clearly

12.

The word "lethargy" in the text means:

a)

Extreme happiness

b)

Great strength

c)

Lack of energy and enthusiasm

d)

Quick thinking

13.

What does "resigned" mean in the context of the story?

a)

Signed up again

b)

Accepted something unpleasant as inevitable

c)

Felt hopeful

d)

Became angry

14.

The word "treacherously" as used to describe the hill means:

a)

Gently sloping

b)

Dangerously difficult

c)

Easy to climb

d)

Beautifully scenic

15.

What does "incision" mean in the final passage?

a)

A deep cut or opening

b)

A path through snow

c)

A special celebration

d)

A type of sled

16.

The word "anguish" in the text means:

a)

Mild discomfort

b)

Physical illness

c)

Severe mental or physical pain

d)

Happy memories

17.

What does "confronted" mean in the passage?

a)

Avoided completely

b)

Faced or dealt with directly

c)

Celebrated joyfully

d)

Remembered fondly

18.

The word "rueful" in the text means:

a)

Expressing regret or sorrow

b)

Full of happiness

c)

Extremely angry

d)

Very confused

19.

What does "emphatically" mean in the context?

a)

Quietly and calmly

b)

With force or emphasis

c)

Slowly and carefully

d)

Without emotion

20.

The word "solemn" in the text means:

a)

Silly and playful

b)

Serious and formal

c)

Quick and rushed

d)

Loud and noisy