Chapters 6–8 Vocabulary Quiz for THE GIVER

At the ceremony, families gathered to watch as each child was given a new [designation] that determined their role in the community.

• A punishment for breaking rules

• A special meal

• An official title or role

• A celebration for adults

The Elders took time to [meticulously] observe each child before making their final Assignment decisions.

• Carelessly and quickly

• With great care and attention to detail

• Secretly and quietly

• Without any effort

Jonas knew that [exasperated] sighs from his parents meant they were frustrated or annoyed.

• Happy and excited

• Confused and uncertain

• Amused and entertained

• Frustrated and annoyed

Lily was [exuberant] as she skipped to the stage, unable to contain her excitement about turning Eight.

• Overjoyed and energetic

• Nervous and uncertain

• Quiet and shy

• Angry and upset

The Chief Elder [acknowledged] that Jonas might feel nervous but reassured him that he had been carefully chosen.

• Pretended not to notice

• Accepted or recognized

• Ignored completely

• Laughed at

Each child received an [indulgent] smile from their parents.

• Strict and serious

• Kind and overly generous

• Angry and disappointed

• Uninterested and distracted

Fiona was given the Assignment of Caretaker of the Old because of her [spontaneous] acts of kindness.

• Carefully planned

• Unplanned and natural

• Forced or fake

• Difficult to believe

The entire community watched the ceremony in [unison], standing and clapping at the same time.

• A messy and chaotic way

• Silence and stillness

• In perfect agreement or at the same time

• With loud arguing

Jonas felt [humiliation] when the Chief Elder skipped over him during the ceremony.

• A sense of pride

• A feeling of deep embarrassment or shame

• Excitement for the future

• A sense of comfort

The Elders observed children’s behavior with [precision] to ensure they made the right choices.

• A careless or rushed way

• An uncertain or hesitant manner

• With careful accuracy and exactness

• A distracted and lazy way