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Ch. 1-4: The Giver Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "Apprehensive" mean as used in The Giver?

a)

Fearful or uneasy about something that might happen

b)

Obedience or following rules

c)

The act of removing someone from the community

d)

To take care of newchildren

2.

In The Giver, what is the meaning of "Release" in the community?

a)

The act of removing someone from the community

b)

To take care of newchildren

c)

Obedience or following rules

d)

Punishment or scolding for doing something wrong

3.

Which word matches the definition "helping to grow or develop"?

a)

Adherence

b)

Chastisement

c)

Nurturing

d)

Apprehensive

4.

What does the word "Chastisement" mean?

a)

Punishment or scolding for doing something wrong

b)

To take care of newchildren

c)

Fearful or uneasy about something that might happen

d)

The act of removing someone from the community

5.

Who is responsible for taking care of newchildren in The Giver?

a)

Nurturer

b)

Chastiser

c)

Adherent

d)

Releaser

6.

Why is Jonas feeling apprehensive at the beginning of the novel?

a)

He is nervous about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve

b)

He is worried about his family

c)

He is excited about a new assignment

d)

He is sad about losing a friend

7.

Describe the family evening ritual that Jonas and his family share each night.

a)

They share their feelings with each other

b)

They eat dinner together

c)

They play games

d)

They read stories

8.

What rule does Jonas’s father break when he brings the newchild home?

a)

He brings Gabriel home before the Ceremony of One

b)

He gives the child a toy

c)

He tells Jonas a secret

d)

He leaves the community

9.

How are assignments chosen for the children in the community?

a)

Based on observations during volunteer hours

b)

By random selection

c)

By family choice

d)

By the children themselves

10.

What happens during the volunteer hours that helps determine a person’s future assignment?

a)

Children try different jobs and are observed by the Elders

b)

Children are given tests

c)

Children are assigned jobs randomly

d)

Children are sent to other communities

11.

Bryant was ​ (a)   about the final science exam, but Mrs. Scott helped him ​ (b)   his worries by helping him study.

Choose from the below words
apprehensive
relinquish
meticulous
avert
hasten