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Ch. 3-5 The Giver
The giver quiz vocabulary and. questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the first thing Jonas noticed when he looked at the new child? | The first thing Jonas noticed was that the child had light eyes like his own. (Light eyes are very rare) |
| Why did Lily’s mother not want her to be a birth mother? | There is no honor in being a birth mother. |
| What happened to the apple when Jonas and Asher were throwing it back and forth? | The apple changed, for just an instant Jonas saw the apple differently. |
| Why did Jonas never talk about Benjamin’s accomplishments? | it was considered bragging and it is a rule that you cannot brag. He doesn’t want to give Benjamin the opportunity to break the rule. |
| What happened if an eleven did not get enough volunteer hours before their ceremony of twelve? | The get extra time to get the rest of their hours and then they have a private ceremony. It is considered a disgrace. |
| Explain what happens at a releasing ceremony. | There is a telling of their life, a toast, a goodbye speech and then they walk through a special door in the Releasing Room. |
| labor(n.) | hard work or effort |
| nuisance(n.) | a person or thing that annoys you |
| hasten(v.) | to move or act with speed; hurry |
| disgrace(n.) | loss of respect or honor; shame |
| serene(adj.) | free from trouble; calm |
| frail(adj.) | weak or sickly |
| bewildered(adj.) | confused |
| chastise(v.) | to verbally correct; to reprimand |
| incident(n.) | a happening, an occurrence |
| reluctantly (adv.) | with hesitation |
| rhythmic(adj.) | done with rhythm |
| solemn(adj.) | serious, not cheerful |
| Remorse(n.) | a feeling of guilt(sorrow) |
| sufficient(adj.) | enough |