WorksheetsPart 1 - Vocabulary and Literary Devices Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
“Designated” most closely means:
Ignored or overlooked
Officially chosen for a purpose
Left to chance
Forbidden by rules
“Interdependence” means:
Depending only on yourself
Depending on others and being depended on in return
Being free from all help
Competing with others
Someone who is “exasperated” feels:
Amused
Very tired
Extremely annoyed
Calm and patient
“Prestige” refers to:
Respect and admiration earned from achievements
A small decoration
A government rule
A state of confusion
To “impose” means to:
Suggest kindly
Force something on someone
Remove a restriction
Give permission
“Profound” most nearly means:
Shallow or simple
Deep and meaningful
Funny or silly
Hidden or secret
“Astonish” means:
To surprise greatly
To annoy repeatedly
To make smaller
To copy something
An “emblem” is:
A written law
A symbol that represents an idea
A small animal
A type of punishment
“Duplication” means:
Making something twice
Destroying something
Changing an idea
Forgetting something
A “violation” happens when:
A rule is followed
A rule is broken
A ceremony begins
A family shares feelings
“Rigorous” describes something that is:
Strict and demanding
Easy-going
Funny or strange
Unplanned
“Indolence” means:
Laziness or avoidance of work
Determination
Excitement
Nervousness
“Crescendo” refers to:
A gradual decrease in sound
A slow movement
A gradual increase in intensity or volume
A quiet whisper
“Tender” can mean:
Gentle and caring
Hard and rough
Strong and fierce
Loud and noisy
“Kinship” means:
Family connection or close relationship
Rivalry
Distance between people
Rule-following
“Attribute” means:
A personal quality or feature
A physical object
A punishment
A family rule
“Fleeting” describes something that:
Lasts forever
Happens quickly and disappears
Never changes
Repeats regularly
To “humiliate” someone means:
Make them proud
Make them laugh
Make them feel ashamed or embarrassed
Make them stronger
“Successor” means:
A person who replaces another
Someone who quits
A person who leads a rebellion
A teacher or mentor
“Pledge” means:
A casual suggestion
A promise or commitment
A physical punishment
A law broken by mistake
“The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Onomatopoeia
“His voice was a thunderous roar during the argument.”
Metaphor
Simile
Idiom
Hyperbole
“The busy bees buzzed busily among the blooming blossoms.”
Metaphor
Alliteration
Simile
Personification
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
Hyperbole
Idiom
Simile
Metaphor
“Boom! Crackle! Pop!”
Personification
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Idiom
“Life is a journey, not a destination.”
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Hyperbole
“The sweet, juicy flavor of ripe fruits lingered on his tongue.” evokes which sense?
Sight
Smell
Taste
Sound
Who is the main character in The Giver?
Asher
Fiona
Jonas
Lily
What emotion does Jonas feel at the beginning of the story?
Anger
Excitement
Apprehension about the Ceremony of Twelve
Relief
What happens to people who break major rules?
They are reassigned
They are “released”
They are ignored
They are exiled to Elsewhere
What does Jonas’ father do for work?
Teacher
Nurturer of infants
Recreation director
Speaker
What does the word “release” truly mean in the community?
Being sent to another town
Death
A vacation
Becoming a leader
What is the Ceremony of Twelve?
A wedding ceremony
The event where children receive their life assignments
A graduation from school
The day the children become adults
Why is Jonas skipped during the Ceremony of Twelve?
He broke a rule
He was late
He was selected for a special role
He fell asleep
What is Jonas’s assigned role?
Assistant Director of Recreation
Birthfather
Receiver of Memory
Speaker
What quality does Jonas NOT need to be Receiver?
Integrity
Courage
Dishonesty
Wisdom
What physical trait makes Jonas different?
Blue hair
Light-colored eyes
A scar
Freckles
What happens when Jonas sees the apple change?
It disappears
He begins to “see beyond”
It turns to gold
He drops it
What do the children receive when they turn Nine?
Their bicycles
Their assignment
Their comfort object
Their hair ribbons
What happens when citizens apply for Elsewhere?
They travel freely
They disappear from the community
They become elders
They are promoted
What emotion is forbidden in the community?
Love
Happiness
Curiosity
Confidence
What rule is Jonas exempt from as Receiver?
Attending school
Using precise language
Lying
Eating breakfast
What do the Elders observe before assigning jobs?
The children’s play and volunteer hours
Family income
Eye color
Reading speed
Which theme is shown when Jonas begins to question the rules of sameness?
Freedom of choice vs. control
Friendship
Growing old
Power of government
What genre best describes The Giver?
Historical fiction
Dystopian science fiction
Mystery
Realistic fiction
What is the author’s name?
Suzanne Collins
Lois Lowry
J.K. Rowling
Veronica Roth
What is one major symbol in The Giver?
The red apple
The sled
Both A and B
The loudspeaker
The community’s lack of color symbolizes:
Joy and celebration
Freedom
Lack of individuality and emotion
Creative expression
What lesson does The Giver teach about society?
Perfect control removes true humanity
Rules make people happy
Equality always means fairness
Emotions are unimportant
Which literary device is used when Jonas’s nervousness hints at change?
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Irony
Symbolism
