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WorksheetsCh. 1-4: The Giver Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does the word "Apprehensive" mean as used in The Giver?
Fearful or uneasy about something that might happen
Obedience or following rules
The act of removing someone from the community
To take care of newchildren
In The Giver, what is the meaning of "Release" in the community?
The act of removing someone from the community
To take care of newchildren
Obedience or following rules
Punishment or scolding for doing something wrong
Which word matches the definition "helping to grow or develop"?
Adherence
Chastisement
Nurturing
Apprehensive
What does the word "Chastisement" mean?
Punishment or scolding for doing something wrong
To take care of newchildren
Fearful or uneasy about something that might happen
The act of removing someone from the community
Who is responsible for taking care of newchildren in The Giver?
Nurturer
Chastiser
Adherent
Releaser
Why is Jonas feeling apprehensive at the beginning of the novel?
He is nervous about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve
He is worried about his family
He is excited about a new assignment
He is sad about losing a friend
Describe the family evening ritual that Jonas and his family share each night.
They share their feelings with each other
They eat dinner together
They play games
They read stories
What rule does Jonas’s father break when he brings the newchild home?
He brings Gabriel home before the Ceremony of One
He gives the child a toy
He tells Jonas a secret
He leaves the community
How are assignments chosen for the children in the community?
Based on observations during volunteer hours
By random selection
By family choice
By the children themselves
What happens during the volunteer hours that helps determine a person’s future assignment?
Children try different jobs and are observed by the Elders
Children are given tests
Children are assigned jobs randomly
Children are sent to other communities
Bryant was (a) about the final science exam, but Mrs. Scott helped him (b) his worries by helping him study.
