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WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz: The Giver Chapters 13-15
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the meaning of the word "alien" as used in Chapter 13-15 of The Giver?
Friendly and familiar
Strange and unknown
Small and insignificant
Bright and colorful
Which vocabulary word means "to ease or calm an unpleasant feeling"?
Sinuous
Assuage
Contorted
Ominous
What does "contorted" mean?
Twisted or distorted
Calm and quiet
Begging or pleading
Threatening
Which word from the vocabulary list means "begging or pleading"?
Placidly
Imploring
Alien
Sinuous
What is the definition of "ominous"?
Calm and quiet
Giving the sense that something bad is about to occur/threatening
Twisted or distorted
Strange and unknown
"Placidly" is best defined as:
Curved and winding
Calmly and quietly
Begging and pleading
Threatening
What does "sinuous" mean?
Twisted, distorted
Curved, winding, twisting
Strange, unknown
Calm, quiet
Which word would best describe a river that bends and twists through a valley?
Sinuous
Ominous
Placidly
Alien
If someone is acting "placidly," how are they behaving?
With anger and frustration
Calmly and quietly
In a threatening manner
With confusion
Which situation would best be described as "ominous"?
A peaceful sunset
Dark clouds gathering before a storm
Children playing in a park
A quiet library
If a person is "imploring" you for help, what are they doing?
Ignoring you
Begging or pleading
Threatening you
Laughing at you
Which of the following objects could be described as "contorted"?
A straight stick
A twisted piece of metal
A calm lake
A colorful painting
Which word would you use to describe something that feels unfamiliar and strange?
Alien
Placidly
Sinuous
Assuage
If you wanted to "assuage" someone's fears, what would you do?
Make them more afraid
Calm and ease their worries
Ignore their concerns
Twist their words
A character in a story walks "placidly" through a forest. What does this tell you about their mood?
They are anxious and hurried
They are calm and peaceful
They are angry and upset
They are confused and lost
Describe a scenario in which the word "ominous" could be used to set the mood in a story.
A group of friends laughing at a party
A sudden silence falls as the wind picks up and the sky darkens
A teacher handing out awards
A sunny day at the beach
How might a writer use the word "imploring" to show a character's desperation?
The character quietly reads a book
The character begs for help with tears in their eyes
The character walks away from a problem
The character laughs at a joke
If a path through the woods is described as "sinuous," what does this suggest about the journey?
The journey will be straight and easy
The journey will be winding and possibly challenging
The journey will be short and quick
The journey will be dangerous
Explain how the word "contorted" could be used to describe a person's facial expression during pain.
Their face remains relaxed and calm
Their face twists and distorts in discomfort
Their face lights up with joy
Their face becomes expressionless
In what way could the word "assuage" be used to describe a character's actions after a frightening event?
The character ignores everyone
The character comforts others to ease their fear
The character runs away
The character becomes angry
