The Giver Ch. 7-9

What does the word "benign" mean?

• Harmful

• Kindly and gentle

• Aggressive

• Indifferent

Which of the following is an antonym for "unnerving"?

• Soothing

• Disturbing

• Frightening

• Alarming

The word "amidst" can best replace which of the following phrases in a sentence without changing its meaning?

• Next to

• In the middle of

• Behind

• In front of

What does "duplication" mean?

• The act of dividing

• The act of reducing

• The act of copying

• The act of destroying

If someone is "exempted" from a duty, they are:

• Assigned

• Freed from it

• Penalized

• Encouraged

Choose the synonym for "benign".

• Malignant

• Harsh

• Friendly

• Hostile

Which word means the opposite of "duplication"?

• Originality

• Repetition

• Copying

• Cloning

What does it mean to be "exempted" from a rule?

• To be bound by it

• To be the creator of it

• To be excused from it

• To enforce it

Which sentence uses "amidst" correctly?

• She found her earring amidst the couch cushions.

• He amidst the book on the shelf.

• They decided to amidst the party early.

• Amidst the noise, he couldn't hear the announcement.

What is the best definition of "duplication" in the context of a science experiment?

• The act of creating a unique experiment

• The act of repeating an experiment under the same conditions

• The act of concluding an experiment

• The act of starting an experiment