The Giver Chapters 1-5 Quiz

What does the word acquired mean as it is used in the sentence?

“Though Jonas had only become a Five the year that they acquired Lily and learned her

name, he remembered the excitement, the conversations at home, wondering about her…”

• obtained

• misplaced

• fostered

• trained

2. Which detail from The Giver develops the theme that the desire for a uniformed society comes at the expense of personal freedom and human experience in the first five chapters of the story?

• Jonas' discovery of the peace found in the Release within their community.

• The emphasis on personal choice and diverse experiences available to all citizens.

• The celebration of unique talents and skills that contribute to the richness of the

  community.

• The strict rules and regulations that suppress individuality in the community.

What does the word petulantly mean as used in the sentence?

“But I was talking to Natasha. You know the Ten who lives around the corner? She does

some of her volunteer hours at the Birthing Center. And she told me that the Birthmothers

would get wonderful food, and they have very gentle exercise periods, and most of the time

they just play games and amuse themselves while they’re waiting. I think I’d like that,’ Lily

said petulantly.”

• excitedly and eagerly

• angrily and irritably

• calmly and patiently

• thoughtfully and contemplatively

What does the word disquieting mean as used in the sentence?

“Thank you for your dream, Lily.” Jonas said the standard phrase automatically and tried to

pay better attention while his mother told of a dream fragment, a disquieting scene where

she had been chastised for a rule infraction she didn’t understand.”

• soothing

• exhilarating

• unsettling

• reasonable

"There are very rarely disappointments, Jonas. I don't think you need to worry about that,’ his father reassured him.”

How does Jonas' dad's emphasis on “very rarely," support the theme that the desire for uniformed society comes at the expense of personal freedom and human experience?

• To emphasize the community's belief in its flawless system

• To suggest that Jonas is overly confident about the Ceremony

• To create doubt about the reliability of the Assignments

• To highlight Jonas's unique ability to sense change

"Now, thinking about the feeling of fear as he pedaled home along the river path, he

remembered that moment of palpable, stomach-sinking terror when the aircraft had

streaked above.

What does the word palpable mean as it is used in the sentence?

• Unseen; mysterious

• Intense; able to be felt

• Audible and loud

• Unpleasant or uncomfortable

How does the setting impact Jonas's relationship with his parents at the "The Giver"?

• The strict setting fosters a close and open relationship between Jonas and his

  parents.

• The controlled setting limits Jonas's ability to form a deep and honest connection with

  his parents.

• The setting creates a chaotic environment, causing Jonas to rebel against his parents

  and the societal norms.

• The setting promotes complete isolation, causing Jonas to not have relationships with anyone.