The Giver Ch. 1-8 Vocabulary and Book Quiz

William is feeling apprehensive about his upcoming math test. What does 'apprehensive' mean in this context?

• c) Joyful

• b) Fearful

• a) Confused

• d) Peaceful

Isla, Sophia, and Maya were playing a word game. Isla picked a word and described it as 'extremely confused or puzzled'. Which word did Isla pick?

• b) Bewildered

• c) Hoard

• d) Tunic

• a) Chastise

Abigail was being very unruly in class, so the teacher had to (a)   her.

• d) The teacher was very serious and
• a) The teacher had to discipline or
• b) The teacher chuckled gleefully a
• c) The teacher had to store or accu

During a literature class, the teacher asked Charlotte, Emma, and Rohan to act out a scene from a play. Rohan was supposed to express joy in his character. Which word should Rohan use if he wants to 'chuckle gleefully'?

• d) Remorse

• c) Rarity

• b) Grim

• a) Chortle

William, Luna, and Abigail are playing a game where they collect virtual coins. If William decides to 'hoard' his coins, what is he doing?

• c) He is storing or accumulating his coins

• d) He is being very serious; harsh

• a) He is disciplining or criticizing severely

• b) He is chuckling gleefully

Ava, Ethan, and Benjamin were playing a role-play game. Ava was a queen, Ethan was a knight, and Benjamin was a wizard. The game turned very serious when the wizard cast a spell. Which word best describes the situation?

• a) Chastise

• b) Bewildered

• d) Tunic

• c) Grim

Avery, Priya, and Charlotte are planning a themed party where everyone has to dress in ancient Roman attire. Avery is confused about what to wear. Priya suggests she could wear a 'tunic'. Can you help Avery understand what a 'tunic' is?

• b) Something rare or unusual

• d) Peaceful, calm, or quiet

• a) A long pull-over shirt

• c) A feeling of regret over a past mistake

During a vocabulary quiz in class, the teacher asked Jackson, Mia, and Arjun to find the word that means 'something rare or unusual'. What was the word?

• c) Exuberant

• b) Rarity

• d) Transgression

• a) Chortle

David, Elijah, and Mason were discussing their actions in a recent event. David said he felt 'remorse' for his actions. What does David mean by 'remorse'?

• a) David is experiencing a temporary delay or relief

• b) David is giving something up or letting go

• c) David is extremely joyful or enthusiastic

• d) David is feeling regret over a past mistake

Which word means 'peaceful, calm, or quiet'?

• c) Wield

• d) Unaccustomed

• b) Discard

• a) Serene