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Vocabulary Quiz: The Giver Chapters 13-15

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

What is the meaning of the word "alien" as used in Chapter 13-15 of The Giver?

a)

Friendly and familiar

b)

Strange and unknown

c)

Small and insignificant

d)

Bright and colorful

2.

Which vocabulary word means "to ease or calm an unpleasant feeling"?

a)

Sinuous

b)

Assuage

c)

Contorted

d)

Ominous

3.

What does "contorted" mean?

a)

Twisted or distorted

b)

Calm and quiet

c)

Begging or pleading

d)

Threatening

4.

Which word from the vocabulary list means "begging or pleading"?

a)

Placidly

b)

Imploring

c)

Alien

d)

Sinuous

5.

What is the definition of "ominous"?

a)

Calm and quiet

b)

Giving the sense that something bad is about to occur/threatening

c)

Twisted or distorted

d)

Strange and unknown

6.

"Placidly" is best defined as:

a)

Curved and winding

b)

Calmly and quietly

c)

Begging and pleading

d)

Threatening

7.

What does "sinuous" mean?

a)

Twisted, distorted

b)

Curved, winding, twisting

c)

Strange, unknown

d)

Calm, quiet

8.

Which word would best describe a river that bends and twists through a valley?

a)

Sinuous

b)

Ominous

c)

Placidly

d)

Alien

9.

If someone is acting "placidly," how are they behaving?

a)

With anger and frustration

b)

Calmly and quietly

c)

In a threatening manner

d)

With confusion

10.

Which situation would best be described as "ominous"?

a)

A peaceful sunset

b)

Dark clouds gathering before a storm

c)

Children playing in a park

d)

A quiet library

11.

If a person is "imploring" you for help, what are they doing?

a)

Ignoring you

b)

Begging or pleading

c)

Threatening you

d)

Laughing at you

12.

Which of the following objects could be described as "contorted"?

a)

A straight stick

b)

A twisted piece of metal

c)

A calm lake

d)

A colorful painting

13.

Which word would you use to describe something that feels unfamiliar and strange?

a)

Alien

b)

Placidly

c)

Sinuous

d)

Assuage

14.

If you wanted to "assuage" someone's fears, what would you do?

a)

Make them more afraid

b)

Calm and ease their worries

c)

Ignore their concerns

d)

Twist their words

15.

A character in a story walks "placidly" through a forest. What does this tell you about their mood?

a)

They are anxious and hurried

b)

They are calm and peaceful

c)

They are angry and upset

d)

They are confused and lost

16.

Describe a scenario in which the word "ominous" could be used to set the mood in a story.

a)

A group of friends laughing at a party

b)

A sudden silence falls as the wind picks up and the sky darkens

c)

A teacher handing out awards

d)

A sunny day at the beach

17.

How might a writer use the word "imploring" to show a character's desperation?

a)

The character quietly reads a book

b)

The character begs for help with tears in their eyes

c)

The character walks away from a problem

d)

The character laughs at a joke

18.

If a path through the woods is described as "sinuous," what does this suggest about the journey?

a)

The journey will be straight and easy

b)

The journey will be winding and possibly challenging

c)

The journey will be short and quick

d)

The journey will be dangerous

19.

Explain how the word "contorted" could be used to describe a person's facial expression during pain.

a)

Their face remains relaxed and calm

b)

Their face twists and distorts in discomfort

c)

Their face lights up with joy

d)

Their face becomes expressionless

20.

In what way could the word "assuage" be used to describe a character's actions after a frightening event?

a)

The character ignores everyone

b)

The character comforts others to ease their fear

c)

The character runs away

d)

The character becomes angry