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The Giver Chapters 1 and 2

1. Being "released" is the ultimate punishment in this community. a) True b) False

2. In order to get Lily to not be angry at the rude little boy, her parents... a) explain to her that the boy won't be back anyway. b) explain to her that he had some sort of illness. c) try to get her to understand how he might have felt. d) tell her that her feelings of anger are natural.

3. What is Jonas's father’s job? a) teaching b) caring for babies c) counseling d) he doesn't have one

4. Who makes any important, final decisions about the way the community is run? a) The Elders b) The Committee of Seven c) The Giver d) The Receiver

5. Why does everyone know that Lily's comment about keeping Gabriel has to be a joke? Because Lily knows: a) Gabriel's parents will be taking him home soon. b) he is going to be released soon. c) her family isn't allowed to have another child. d) Gabriel has to stay at The Center until he's a 5.

6. What happens at the Ceremony of 12? a) You get assigned your real name. b) You get assigned your bicycle c) You are assigned the person you are to marry. d) You are assigned your job.

7. How is that decision made? a) You take a test to see which is appropriate. b) You are watched throughout your life. c) You are interviewed. d) All of the above. 8. Who is the main protagonist of our novel so far? a) Lily b) The Community c) The Giver d) Jonas

9. Jonas is _____ about the Ceremony of 12. a) distraught b) frightened c) apprehensive d) excited

10. Why? a) Because he knows what the decision will be, and he doesn't like it. b) Because he doesn't know what the decision will be. c) Because he wants to stay an 11 for a while longer. d) Because he will never see his friends again.

Vocabulary: Use the glossary attached to fill in the following sentence with the appropriate words:

11. Jim's _____________________ for math made him a popular study partner.

12. If you have a sour, grumpy ____________________________ it is hard to make friends.

13. Even though he denied being in a fight, I noticed a _________________lump on his forehead and several bruises.

14. Using colorful graphics such as charts and pictures will really ___________________ PowerPoint presentations.

15. The principal ____________________ for a moment before she told the student what the consequence would be.

16. Graduations, weddings, and funerals are _______________________ of our modern society.

17. Lillian was ___________________________when her dog was hit by a car.

18. The ____________________________ crowd roared at the obviously bad call by the umpire.

Chapter 1 Glossary:

intrigued (3) made someone greatly interested or curious

jeering (3) making fun of; shouting or laughing at in mocking way

palpable (3) something so intense that it can almost be felt physically

tunic (4) a loose wide-necked garment that extends to the hip or knee,

usually worn with a belt

distraught (4) extremely upset and distressed

recollection (4) remembering an event

apprehensive (4) slightly fearful of; worried about

rituals (5) established patterns of observance, ex. in a religion

wheedle (5) to coax or persuade using flattery or other means

pondered (6) thought about for a length of time

nurturer (7) a caregiver; one who gives emotional help and support

disposition (7) personality; attitude

prominent (8) important; well-known; noticeable

transgression (9) a sin; a crime; rule-breaking

beckoning (10) gesturing or calling to someone to come closer; attracting

Chapter 2 Glossary:

enhance (12) to make better; improve

adherence (12) obedience; holding on to

established (12) set up; permanent

aptitude (15) quickness in learning; natural ability

appeal (16) to challenge a decision made by someone in authority


The Giver Chapters 3 and 41. Why does Jonas want his father to chastise Lily? a) She “borrowed” his bike to go for a ride. b) She mentioned his eyes. c) She interrupted him while he was sharing his feelings. d) She threw water on him.

2. It is against the rules to call attention to things that are different about individuals. a) True b) False

3. What quality does Jonas think Gabriel's eyes have that other people's eyes don't? a) sparkle b) depth c) reflection d) love

4. Why is there very little honor in the assignment of Birthmother? a) After three years, you do hard physical labor until you enter the House of the Old. b) It is considered unclean to give birth to babies. c) You do not continue your schooling after you receive that assignment. d) You are considered insensitive because you give up your babies. 5. One of the jobs of a Speaker is to publicly chastise those who break minor rules. a) True b) False

6. Asher also noticed something had changed about the apple he and Jonas were tossing. a) True b) False

7. It's O.K. to brag is when you have accomplished something big for the community. a) True b) False

8. Why does Jonas have no idea what his assignment might be? a) Because it's a secret in the Community. b) Because he hasn't focused his volunteer efforts in one area. c) Because he hasn't enjoyed any of his volunteer assignments. d) Because he's not very smart.

9. Roberto's release was a sad occasion at the House of the Old because he was so well-loved. a) True b) False

10. All of these were a part of Roberto's release ceremony except... a) a review of his life and accomplishments. b) chanting the patriotic anthem. c) speeches from friends and admirers. d) a period of mourning.

11. Where does Larissa say the Old go when they are released? a) to Heaven. b) to The House of the Very Old. c) No one but the committee of Elders know. d) another Community.

12. Why are Jonas and Larissa laughing at the end of chapter 4? a) Jonas told a funny joke. b) Jonas suggested they take an idea to the committee for study c) Asher tripped and fell into an empty tub. d) Larissa’s hair was sticking straight up after her bath

13. The Giver is written in which point of view? a) first-person b) second-person c) third-person


14. If you are ______________________to the feelings of others, you can't expect them to care about yours.15. The ________________________ vase teetered on the edge of the piano when bumped into it as I passed by.16. You should stick with your ______________________ and stand up for them even when others disagree.17. She was a _____________________ girl; she had brown hair, brown eyes, and blended into the background.18. If we continue to pollute our planet, we will ________________________ its destruction.19. Manny felt _______________________ about saying he "hated" his mother during their argument.20. The spider dangling above my head gave me an ________________________ feeling.

Chapter 3 Glossary:

chastise (20) scold; lecture

unsettling (20) upsetting; disturbing

insensitive (20) showing a lack of caring for another's feelings

sufficient (23) enough; satisfactory

remorse (23) feeling sorry about; regret; guilt

nondescript (24) ordinary; dull; uninteresting

uneasy (24) nervous; anxious; troubled; uncomfortable; tense

conviction (24) belief; certainty; opinion

reflective (25) thoughtful; deep; looking within

solemn (25) serious; sad

Chapter 4 Glossary:

invariably (26) consistently; always; regularly

gravitating (26) leaning toward; drawn to

hasten (27) hurry; speed along

serene (29) peaceful; calm

frail (30) weak; delicate; brittle; flimsy

fragile (30) easily broken; delicate

primly (31) formally; fussily; stuffily

chortled (33) laughed; gurgled; giggled



1. Why is Jonas angry at Fiona in his dream? a) She is breaking the rules. b) She is making fun of his eyes. c) She is angry at him. d) She won't take him seriously.

2. How does Jonas describe his dream? a) Pleasurable and confusing. b) Frightening and confusing. c) Confusing and funny. d) Sad and depressing.

3. What did Jonas say was the strongest feeling in his dream? a) fear b) confusion c) desire d) embarrassment

4. Only males take the pills that stop the "stirrings." a) True b) False

5. Jonas actually enjoyed the feeling of the stirrings. a) True b) False

6. Have we seen a main conflict for the plot of The Giver yet? a) Yes b) No

7. What distinguishes the Sevens from the younger kids? a) They have bicycles b) They have to volunteer in the Community. c) Their jackets button down the front. d) They get haircuts.

8. This, in this community, was the first sign of independence. a) True b) False

9. Gabriel has been scheduled for release because he has been labeled Uncertain. a) True b) False

10. If a young child dies, he is replaced by one with the same name. a) True b) False

11. When the elders match spouses, which of these factors is not taken into account? a) intelligence b) disposition c) interests d) physical attractiveness

12. If you don't fit in with the Community, you can apply to leave. a)True b) False

13. Which of these does not happen during the yearly Ceremonies in the Community? a) Names are given to newchildren. b) Assignments are given to Twelves c) The Nines get their bikes. d) All happen at the Ceremonies.


14. The cool pool gave us a ___________________________ from the 100° heat.15. Funerals are ____________________occasions as people mourn for their loved ones.16. Lena worked ________________________on the tiny stitches that made up her needlepoint picture.17. Getting the baby to ______________________ the dirty teddy bear was a difficult task.18. I could ________________________ remember the colorful sights and happy sounds of Disney World.19. The selfish boy was always upset when someone _____________________on his space at the lunch table.20. Because of the "3 Strikes Rule," if he commits one more ____________________, he'll get a long sentence.21. The _______________________students talked excitedly on the bus as they travelled to the amusement park. 22. Mrs. Keller said my scores were ________________________ and I may have to repeat 7th grade. 23. Adults who drink should make sure they have a ________________________driver so they don't commit DWI.

Chapter 5 Glossary:

fragments (34) small pieces of a larger object

vividly (34) very clearly and brightly

disquieting (34) upsetting; lacking peace; making nervous

infraction (34) a broken rule; failure to obey a contract, law or agreement

stirrings (37) the awakening of feelings or memory; something causing an

emotional or excited reaction

Chapter 6 Glossary:

designated (40) marked or indicated something

indulgently (42) permissively or kindly tolerant of behavior; giving in

reprieve (42) cancellation or delay of punishment; a rest from or a break

from something

inadequate (42) not good enough; failing to reach an expected or required

level or standard

relinquish (42) to surrender something; to let go of something

exuberant (44) full of enthusiasm, happy, high spirits

swell (44) an increase in size, shape, or volume

somber (44) serious or sad; dark and gloomy

infringed (45) took over land, rights, or privileges that belong to others

congregated (47) grouped or gathered together

buoyancy (47) tendency of an object to float; the ability to recover quickly from

failure or disappointment

meticulously (48) extremely carefully or precisely

scrupulously (48) very thoroughly and carefully; showing attention to moral correctness



1. Why did the Chief Elder make a joke about chastising Asher's old teacher? a) Because the teacher was much like Asher. b) Because that teacher had been released. c) Because Asher still doesn't speak properly. d) Because all the students of that teacher are like Asher.

2. What does the Chief Elder say about the future Twelves' differences in her speech? a) Nothing; it's considered rude to mention differences. b) The differences have determined the futures of the future Twelves. c) The differences have stood out more than in previous groups. d) The differences still need to become sameness.

3. What is the punishment used for small children? a) time out b) comfort object taken away c) reduced food d) discipline wand

4. Jonas is very disappointed in the Assignment he is given at the end of Chapter 8. a) True b) False

5. Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the community? a) She caused them anxiety. b) She has no assignment for Jonas. C. She forgot Jonas. D. She made a mistake

6. The most honored job in the community is the Receiver of Memory. a) True b) False

7. Which of the following qualities does the Chief Elder say Jonas does not yet possess? a) Intelligence. b) Integrity. c) Courage. d) Wisdom.

8. Why is the Chief Elder unable to prepare Jonas for the pain he will experience? a) It is against the rules. b) The Receiver of Memory asked her not to. c) She has not experienced it. d) She doesn’t want to scare him.

9. What makes Jonas feel a “tiny sliver of sureness for the first time?” a) He is not afraid. b) He has already experienced pain. c) The crowd changed like the apple. d) The Chief Elder has confidence in him.

10. Jonas feels many things as the crowd chants. What is his strongest emotion? a) pride b) gratitude c) fear d) love


11. Unfortunately, the news reported that violence was__________________________ in Afghanistan.12. The symphony continued to get louder as it built a _______________________________ of drums and cymbals.13. Some people think their house, clothes, or car gives them ________________________, but true respect comes from being a good person. 14. It's important not to give in to the _____________________ to talk back to your parents.15. My grandfather was relieved to find that his brain tumor was _________________ and not malignant.16. Finally that crashing thunder quieted down and the rain _________________________.17. Math class is ______________________________, but it pays off when you learn difficult things.18. Don't be ____________________ to get married; it's an important decision that will affect the rest of your life.19. Some literature can be light and funny, but it can still have __________________________meaning.20. _____________________________will cause you to do poorly in school and in the working world.

Chapter 7 Glossary:

duplication (51) a exact copy of initial (51) firstprofound (51) deeply meaningfulcurb (52) stop; keep back impulse (52) a sudden urge to do something; a driving force; a motivationsingular (52) exceptional; great or remarkable; one of a kindimpose (53) to force uponprestige (53) honor; respect; high opinionsheepish (54) embarrassed at having done something wrong or awkward; timid; meekacquisition (54) getting/obtaining a skill or objectretroactive (54) applying to the past; back-datedruefully (54) regretfully; causing others to feel pitycringed (55) crouch or move back suddenly; flinched with embarrassmentlapse (55) error; failure to performescalating (55) gradually increasingavert (57) turn away from

Chapter 8 Glossary:

piecemeal (59) little by little; in parts or fragments; disorganizedcrescendo (59) increase in volumesubsided (59) decreased graduallybenign (59) harmless; kind; gentleanguish (60) extreme emotional or physical pain; agonyjaunty (60) carefree; casually fashionablesuccessor (60) one who follows another and takes over the same positionintently (60) giving full attention to; concentrated onhasty (60) done quickly; acting in a hurry without forethoughtattribute (61) quality or characteristicindolence (61) laziness; lack of effortrigorous (62) strict; harsh; difficultmagnitude (62) greatness of size, importance, or extent



1. Jonas does not feel separate and different yet because the training has not started. a) True b) False

2. Jonas's parents are proud of his selection as Receiver. a)True b) False.

3. When a name is never used again, it means the last person to have that name was so great, the name is not used any more out of honor for that person. a) True b) False

4. What stuns Jonas so much about the instructions he is given? a) There is no time for recreation. b) He can be dishonest c) He can be rude. d) All of the above.

5. Since Jonas's training involves pain, he has special access to pain medication. a) True b) False

6. Why does the final rule upset Jonas so much? a) Because it promises pain b) Because he doesn’t understand it c) Because he realizes he has no way of knowing the truth d) none of the above

7. What was Jonas's first surprise when he arrived for his first day of training? a) That the Receiver had a secretary. b) That the door had a buzzer. c) That the attendant stood when Jonas came in. d) That the attendant was so young

8. Why are The Receiver’s doors locked? a) To insure privacy. b) To make sure no one breaks in and steals his things. c) To protect him. d) Because he does "inappropriate" things like being rude.

9. What is the most conspicuous difference between The Receiver’s dwelling and Jonas’s own dwelling? a) The bed b) The thick, luxurious fabrics c) The curved table legs d) The books.

10. The Receiver looks so old because he is. a) True b) False

11. The Receiver holds the memories and experiences of almost everyone and everything in the past. a) True b) False

12. Why does Jonas not understand the Receiver's comparison involving a sled? a) He's too dumb. b) It turns out, he doesn't really have the ability to "see beyond." c) He has not yet achieved wisdom. d) He doesn't know what a sled is.

13. Why was Jonas so shocked at the end of chapter 10? a) He couldn't believe how old the Receiver was. b) The Receiver told him to keep their meetings a secret. c) The Receiver told him to remove his tunic. d) The Receiver turned off the speaker.


14. Rosita felt overdressed and ____________________________ at the casual party.15. Your conscience should _____________________ you to apologize if you hurt someone else.16. Todd's father said he was a _____________________ to his family when he was arrested on drug charges.17. A good education is absolutely _______________________ to getting a great job later in life.18. The hospital build an _____________________ onto the building to house the new operating rooms.19. Students who have an 95 or above average will be __________________________from the final exam.20. I admired the ______________________ and detailed henna tattoos on Parvati's hands.

Chapter 9 Glossary:

throng (65) a close, packed crowd

disgrace (67) shame; great dishonor; scandal

annex (68) a building added on to another building

exempted (68) released from a rule that applies to others

vital (69) lively; full of life and energy

logistic (69) involving planning and management of a complex task

compel (69) to force somebody to do something

integral (70) an essential part of something; absolutely necessary

Chapter 10 Glossary:

alcove (74) an indented area of a room

intricate (74) finely detailed

conspicuous (74) easily visible; attracting attention

embossed (74) decorated with a raised pattern or lettering

transmit (79) to send something to another such as over radio waves


The Giver Chapters 11 and 121. Which of these memories was not a totally new concept for Jonas? a) sunshine b) cold c) wind d) hill e) They were all new to him.

2. Why was it so exhausting for The Receiver to give Jonas the memory of snow? a) Because it was his favorite one. b) Because he is frightened by snow. c) Because he had to tug it forward from many generations back. d) Because he’s old and tired.

3. The Receiver says he has ______, but not _____. a) power,honor b) honor, knowledge c) respect, power d) honor, power

4. When Jonas asks what happened to things like snow, the Receiver calls it... a) the Warming b) the Sameness c) the Institution d) the Beginning

5. What memory does the Receiver transmit to give Jonas an example of pain? a) Crashing on the sled. b) Cutting himself. c) Frostbite. d) Sunburn.

6. Since Jonas is now The Receiver, the former Receiver calls himself The Giver. a) True b) False

7. Even though Jonas is forbidden to talk about his training, he thinks, even if it were not, it still would have been impossible to discuss things with his friends. Why? a) He thinks they wouldn't believe him. b) They would have laughed at him. c) It would mark him as different. d) His friends couldn't have understood any of it.

8. There are several different races/cultures in the Community, but they are kept separate from each other. a) True b) False

9. Everyone in the Community has the same hair color as Fiona. a) True b) False

10. When will Jonas begin to see all of the colors? a) When he becomes The Receiver. b) After he receives all of the memories from The Giver c) In his dreams d) In the presence of The Giver.

11. The Giver thinks they made a mistake when they got rid of color. a) True b) False


12. The baby was _____________________________because of the pain it experienced during teething.13. The truck struggled up the steep ________________________ as it approached the mountain top.14. ___________________________in the sun without a strong sunscreen can cause skin cancer.15. The people on Maple Street were talking excitedly about the __________________________ that flew over.16. Wii has made older, less functional gaming systems _____________________________.17. The traffic jam had been caused by an ___________________________; a tree had fallen across the road18. The cat balanced on the back of the couch, _____________________ to jump on the hamster's cage.19. I couldn't believe my ears and was _________________________ when Jin spoke fluent Korean.20. Nadia moved __________________________ at first, but then began to catch on to the dance steps.21. We all shouted with _______________________ when we heard there would be a snow day.22. How people _____________________ you has to do with how you act and what you say.23. The movers carefully maneuvered the _______________________ refrigerator up three flights of stairs. 24. Most elevators have an automatic braking system that will slow their __________________ if a cable breaks.25. The principal gave the graduates an ________________________ to work hard when they got to college.


frigid (80) extremely cold; icy

torrent (81) a fast and powerful rush of a liquid or emotion

poised (81) balanced or suspended at the edge; in position ready to do something

descent (81) the act of going from the top to the bottom; a decline

glee (82) total joy and excitement

incline (82) an angle or a slope

obstruction ( 82) a block or a hindrance

tentatively (82) done in a slow, hesitant way that shows fear or lack of confidence.

obsolete (84) an object or idea no longer in use, usually because something newer

has replaced it

conveyance (84) a vehicle; type of transportation

unwieldy (84) large, heavy, or awkward; hard to handle

perceive (84) to understand or interpret something using the senses

quizzically (85) expressing a question or doubt in a mocking or amused way

basking (86) to relax in enjoyable warmth, especially from the sun or praise


fretful (88) worried; easily upset or irritated

admonition (89) advice for or against doing something; a mild scolding or lecture

fleeting (90) passing or fading quickly

entirety (90) all of something; the whole extent

phenomenon (91) something extraordinary that excites people's interest and curiosity

dumbfounded (93) temporarily speechless with amazement

vibrant (94) full of energy/activity; bright; dazzling

Name:_________________________________________Date:_______________Ms. Estes, Period_________


1. At the beginning of chapter 15, why does Jonas have to remind The Giver to put his hands on Jonas’s back? a) Because the old man has been forgetting lately. b) It's part of his training to help remind The Giver. c) The Giver is in such pain that Jonas thinks he might forget. d) The Giver has told Jonas to remind him.

2. All of these are things Jonas first perceived in this new memory in chapter15, except... a) Smoke in the air. b) Bombs exploding nearby. c) Terrible smells. d) Groaning men. 3. What does the boy in the memory want? a) Water b) Revenge. c) Food d) To be "put out of his misery"

4. Why doesn't Jonas want to go back to The Giver? a) It's boring. b) He wants his childhood back. c) He doesn't think he's smart enough to be the Receiver. d) All of the above.

5. Which of the following are things Jonas has experienced through the memories? a) Pain b) Loneliness c) Solitude d) Joy e) All of the above.

6. Why was The Giver’s favorite memory warm and comforting to Jonas? a) There was a fire. b) There was no pain c) It had all of the feelings he had learned to treasure d) He liked the idea of presents.

7. The word Jonas is searching for to describe the feeling in the room of the memory is… a) Love b) Joy c) Happiness d) Contentment

8. Jonas says that living like the people in the Christmas memory could be dangerous. a) True b) False

9. When Jonas asks his parents if they love him, their reaction could best be described as... a) angry and surprised b) awkward and amused c) shocked and disgusted d) loving and accepting

10. After that conversation with his parents, Jonas… a) tells Gabe that things could be different. b) lies to his parents. c) decides to stop taking his pill. d) all of the above.


11. When the furnace broke down, we had to gather around the ________________________to keep warm.12. The deer stood planted in the road, ____________________________ with fear at the approaching headlights.13. Bakari never __________________________ as he sang the song in his ancestors' Bantu language.14. The overpowering __________________________ of garbage ____________________the air near the dump.15 . _________________________ and starving, the small caravan of men made its long way across the desert.16. Students thought her rules were too _______________________, but they learned a lot from her.17. Taj's mother was _______________________about Taj's straight-A report card.18. The jellyfish lay __________________________ smeared across the sand. 19. The cat, _____________________________ on the sunny carpet, purred with contentment.


rigid (118) stiff; firm; not able to be bent

contorted (118) twisted out of shape

bridle (118) a harness for a horse's head that helps a rider control the horse's movements

parched (119) dry; extremely thirsty

grotesquely (119) horribly deformed; strangely; disturbingly

immobilized (119) prevented something or someone from moving

stench (120) a horrible smell/odor


ecstatic (122) thrilled; extremely happy

solitude (122) the state of being alone

pervaded (122) spread throughout or present throughout something

hearth (122) the floor and area around the floor of a fireplace

luxuriating (123) taking great pleasure from a luxury and the comfort it offers

faltered (126) stumbled; lost confidence; hesitated

generalized (127) overly simple; not specific enough to be worthwhile



1. Now that Jonas is experiencing deep feelings like anger and sadness, he realizes that his family doesn't have any real feelings. a) True b) False

2. Why is Jonas disturbed by the game his friends are playing? a) He remembers the thirsty kid from his dream of war. b) He thinks it isn't fair. c) He doesn't understand the rules. d) He thinks it's dangerous.

3. Why does Jonas feel overwhelmed with feelings of loss? a) Asher told him he ruined the game. b) Fiona refused to take a ride with him. c) He doesn't really like his old friends any more. d) His friends can't love him back.

4. In the Community, if you are an unruly childlike Gabriel, they can use the discipline wand on you even if you're not walking yet. a) True b) False

5. How does The Giver describe the previously selected Receiver who failed? a) A remarkable young woman b) Self-possessed c) Serene d) Intelligent e) All of the above

6. Which of these memories of pain did The Giver not give to Rosemary? a) Physical pain b) Loss c) Loneliness d) Poverty e) He gave her all of them.

7. Rosemary was not qualified to be the new Receiver so they released her. a) True b) False

8. When Rosemary was released, and her memories overwhelmed the Community, The Giver didn't help them because he was too overwhelmed himself. a) True b) False

9. What idea of Jonas's intrigues The Giver? a) Changing the rules so The Receiver can no longer ask to be released. b) Jonas swimming. c) Helping the whole community the way he's helped Jonas. d) Giving memories to Gabriel.


10. Some students think that uniforms are a way of _________________________their freedom of expression.11. The prisoner of war_________________________ begged for mercy from his captor.12. Phil's ____________________ expression let us know that he had not made the team.13. The beautiful stained glass windows made the interior of the huge cathedral _________________________.14. Tapping her toe with ________________________, Svetlana rolled her eyes at her slow-moving brother.15. You should try to avoid anything that would _____________________pain on another person.16. The air was ___________________________with the lovely smell of baking pizza.17. Liam was utterly ______________________________ when his favorite uncle died.18. Because Shana ______________________________ the rule about not wearing flip-flops, she got a referral.19. The principal stared at her _________________________ before assigning her to two nights of detention.20. We watched in awe as the beautiful butterfly ________________________ from the cocoon.


permeated (131) filled; spread throughout; passed through

exasperation (132) frustrated lack of patience

disregarded (132) overlooked; ignored

emerged (133) came out from; came into view

suppressing (133) keeping hidden; preventing

surged (133) increased strongly or suddenly

glum (136) sad; depressed; gloomy


dejected (139) disappointed; showing sadness or a lack of hope

excruciating (140) extremely painful, physically or emotionally

luminous (141) very bright, as if lit from within

inflict (142) cause suffering; force/impose on someone

imploringly (142) in a begging, pleading way

gravely (144) extremely seriously

devastated (144) shocked or enormously upset; completely damaged



1. The Giver does not think that Jonas should watch that morning's release of the twin, because he thinks he might not be able to handle it. a) True b) False

2. When the Giver asks to see the tape of the twin's release, the attendant hesitates, because it's such an unusual request. a) True b)False

3. Why does The Giver keep telling Jonas to be quiet? a) He is annoyed by Jonas's chatter b) He wants Jonas to pay attention and watch the screen c) He is afraid someone is listening to their conversation d) He has a headache

4. When Jonas starts to realize what's going on, he asks The Giver to stop the tape. a) True b) False

5. The Giver has lied to Jonas before. a) True b) False

6. What does The Giver say is the worst part of holding the memories? a) the loneliness b) the pain c) the emptiness d) the sorrow

7. What plan do The Giver and Jonas make? a) They will both escape the community together and leave the Community to suffer with the memories. b) Jonas will break the rules three times so he has to be Released. c) Jonas will stage his own death so memories will be forced into the Community's minds to bring about change. d) Nothing; they will continue on as normal because there's nothing they can do.

8. The Giver says that caring about others is the meaning of everything. a) True b) False


9. Anarchy causes complete _______________________ .10. I tried to offer _______________________ to the little girl when her kitten ran away.11. It is a _________________________ of traffic laws to run a stop sign.12. It was so hot and dry that all of my flowers are _____________________ and droopy.13. The manager ________________________ her employees to make decisions on their own.14. Lydia caught a __________________________ of a ruby-throated warbler while she was on a hike.15. "No!" he said ________________________ when asked if he liked Brussels sprouts.16. It was _________________________ when the tests were graded that many students hadn't studied.17. At our old apartment building there was a garbage ___________________called a "dumpster" in the parking lot.18. The doctor quickly filled a _____________________________with the antidote and injected it into the child's arm.19. Keeping a list of assignments written down, your locker cleaned out, and your notebooks organized will help you to be more __________________________ when it comes to completing assignments.20. As soon as the fire reached the second floor, the entire roof _____________________________ .


syringe (149) a hypodermic needle used for injecting medication

receptacle (150) a container that holds or receives a liquid or a solid

limp (150) flexible; without strength, power, or firmness

chute (150) a sloping channel or passageway that something can slide down

glimpse (151) a brief look at; a peek


collapsed (152) fell suddenly; deflated

empowered (153) given the power to do something

efficient (153) well-organized; without wasted time, effort, or resources

chaos (156) complete disorder and confusion

emphatically (157) forcefully; with great purpose

violation (158) a crime or breaking of a law or rule

mounting (159) growing or increasing

apparent (160) visible

solace (161) comfort

stride (161) to walk with purpose taking long steps



1. What causes a change in Jonas's plan? a) His family suspects something. b) He just can't live that way any more. c) He can't handle any more memories. d) He discovers that Gabe is going to be Released.

2. What rule did Jonas break? a) Leaving the dwelling at night. b) Taking food from the Community. c) Taking his father's bicycle. d) All of the above. e) None of them; he's the Receiver-in-Training, he can do what he wants.

3. Gabriel does not handle the journey very well. a) True b) False

4. The penalty if Jonas is caught is death. a) True b) False

5. Jonas transmits memories of _____ to keep the planes from seeing them. a) blindness b) camouflage c) snow d) sunshine

6. Which of the following was not one of the signals Jonas encountered that showed he was really outside the community? a) hills b) animals c) farms d) untended roads 7. What causes Jonas to have second thoughts about this whole thing? a) It starts raining. b) hills he can't pedal over. c) They are attacked by a bear. d) Hunger.


8. The child's ___________________________ crying exhausted his parents.9. There were two escaped ___________________________ from the Elmira Correctional Facility.10. ___________________ satins, velvets, and other rich fabrics covered every inch of the palace's bedrooms.11. Life is full of _________________________, but if you stay _______________________, you can avoid them.12. Hallie was in a _________________________mood; she didn't want to do anything but lay in the hammock.13. The trampoline's surface used to be _________________, but now it sagged in the middle from hours of use.14. Japanese people are _________________________ to eating octopus, but in America, most people are not.15. At the end of the marathon, I could see that Imelda's energy was _________________________.16. Despite the fact that it hadn't been _______________________, the flower bed sprang to life with hundreds of tulips.17. Monique simply stared longingly at the _______________________ ball gown that was covered with crystals and silver embroidery.18. We were afraid that our ____________________supplies of food and water wouldn't last until we made it out of the jungle.19. Even though the plumber said he'd fixed it, the pipe under my sink _________________ as much as it had before.20. After I took the aspirin, my headache pain ______________________________.21. Deng's mother rubbed a ________________________ lotion on his sunburned shoulders.22. My father _________________________his salary by working many overtime hours at his job.23. My stomach was _______________________ because I was so nervous about giving my speech.24. Even though the change was ______________________, Eva's hair looked much better after the trim.25. ___________________________, the lion sneaked up on its prey.


stealthily (163) cautiously; secretly; without being noticedchurning (163) splashing violentlyaccustomed (166) used to; familiar withsoothing (166) comforting; peaceful; calminglanguid (166) lacking energy; sluggishseeped (166) leaked slowly; dripped throughisolated (167) completely alonefugitives (167) runaways; escapees from law enforcement officialsaugmented (168) increased; made better or largertaut (168) tightfoliage (168) leaves habitation (169) place for living; a group of dwellings and their inhabitantsvigilant (169) watchful; carefulhaphazard (169) unplanned; disorganized


subtle (170) not obvious; delicateperils (170) dangers; riskspredictability (171) ability to predict something; routineexquisite (171) very beautiful and delicate; intenserelentless (171) without stopping; continuing in a demanding waycultivated (171) to work land or prepare soil for cropsmeager (172) unsatisfactory in quantity or size; not enoughmakeshift (172) a temporary, poor substituteyielded (172) returned methodically (172) systematically; done in a precise orderflagging (172) weakening; lesseningtantalizing (172) extremely tempting, but unable to be reachedlush (172) luxurious; tasting rich, sweet, and juicysubsided (172) lessened; slowedyearned (173) wanted; longed for


The Giver Chapter 23

8. Which of these things did not happen in chapter 23? a) It snowed. b) Jonas found a sled. c) He gave Gabriel a memory of warmth. d) They all happened.

9. What does Jonas think he hears from the place he left? a) planes b) shouts c) talking d) music

10. Jonas says what he heard behind him may have been nothing but an "echo." If it was real, how could you explain what he heard?

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12. The old man moved his lips ________________________ as he asked for a sip of water. 13. The thick forest _________________________ the small cabin from view.14. The surgeon made a small ______________________in the patient's knee in order to begin the operation.15. The pioneers faced conquering a ____________________ new land that stretched for thousands of miles to the west.16. My disappointed suspicions were ________________________ when I saw my friend stealing a CD at the mall.17. Lando's ________________________increased after lunch when he would nearly fall asleep.18. Almost ___________________________ she could hear the squeak of the tiny mouse who'd been sneaking into her kitchen at night.19. The deadline for my essay ________________________ ahead like the edge of a cliff.20. With a sigh of _______________________, Bonnie gave in to her mother's nagging and cleaned her room.


confirmed (174) proved; made definite

diminished (174) lessened; got smaller

feebly (174) weakly

perception (174) an impression; an understanding; a sense of

loomed (175) something ahead in distance or time that appears threatening,

frightening, or very large

obscured (175) blurred; darkened; hidden

imperceptibly (175) almost not noticed; slightly

lethargy (176) tiredness; lack of energy, activity, or enthusiasm

resignation (176) a reluctant or unwilling acceptance of something

crested (177) came to the top of

incision (178) a cut; a slit

vast (179) huge; immense; far-reaching

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