Vocabulary
Jonas accidentally blurted out his feelings during the Ceremony. What does blurted most likely mean?
A. whispered carefully
B. said suddenly without thinking
C. wrote secretly
D. forgot completely
B. said suddenly without thinking
Which word is a synonym for mirth?
A. sadness
B. anger
C. laughter
D. fear
C. laughter
In the sentence “Jonas ran quickly,” what part of speech is “quickly”?
A. adjective
B. noun
C. adverb
D. conjunction
C. adverb
Which dystopian characteristic is shown when citizens cannot choose jobs or spouses?
A. conformity
B. rebellion
C. control
D. imagery
C. control
Which interjection best shows surprise?
A. because!
B. wow!
C. under!
D. quickly!
B. wow!
“The Giver’s sad countenance worried Jonas.”
What does countenance mean in this sentence?
A. memory
B. clothing
C. facial expression
D. voice
C. facial expression
Which word is an antonym for diminish?
A. shrink
B. weaken
C. reduce
D. increase
D. increase
Which sentence correctly fixes the double negative?
A. Jonas didn’t never lie.
B. Jonas never lied.
C. Jonas didn’t lied.
D. Jonas no lied.
B. Jonas never lied.
Which theme is shown when Sameness removes freedom and uniqueness?
A. truth vs. lies
B. individuality vs. conformity
C. importance of memory
D. rules and control
B. individuality vs. conformity
What literary device is used in this sentence?
“The bright snow sparkled beneath the moonlight.”
A. hyperbole
B. imagery
C. simile
D. metaphor
B. imagery
“The community tried to diminish strong emotions.”
What does diminish most likely mean?
A. increase
B. hide
C. reduce
D. celebrate
C. reduce
Which word is a synonym for gaudy?
A. dull
B. flashy
C. calm
D. plain
B. flashy
Which conjunction is used in this sentence?
“Jonas was afraid, but he continued.”
A. Jonas
B. afraid
C. but
D. continued
C. but
Which literary device compares two things using “like” or “as”?
A. metaphor
B. imagery
C. personification
D. simile
D. simile
What is the comparative form of “brave”?
A. bravest
B. braveful
C. braver
D. more braveest
C. braver
“Citizens were taught to revere the Elders.”
What does revere most likely mean?
A. deeply respect
B. argue with
C. ignore
D. fear
A. deeply respect
Which word is an antonym for cynical?
A. hopeful
B. doubtful
C. negative
D. distrustful
A. hopeful
Which words form the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
“Gabriel slept beside Jonas.”
A. Gabriel slept
B. slept beside
C. beside Jonas
D. slept Jonas
C. beside Jonas
Which literary device gives human qualities to nonhuman things?
A. hyperbole
B. imagery
C. personification
D. metaphor
C. personification
What dystopian characteristic is shown when everyone dresses and behaves similarly?
A. control
B. conformity
C. rebellion
D. irony
B. conformity
“After learning the truth, Jonas became more cynical about the community.”
What does cynical most likely mean?
A. cheerful and hopeful
B. trusting and kind
C. doubtful and negative
D. calm and peaceful
C. doubtful and negative
Which word is a synonym for vanquish?
A. protect
B. defeat
C. ignore
D. weaken
B. defeat
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence:
“The citizens _____ the rules.”
A. follows
B. follow
C. following
D. followed
B. follow
Which theme is revealed when Jonas learns the truth about release?
A. truth vs. lies
B. conformity
C. imagery
D. mirth
A. truth vs. lies
Which vocabulary word means “something important left behind”?
A. legacy
B. clamor
C. affliction
D. magnitude
A. legacy