The Giver
Which pop star had a minor role in The Giver movie?
Taylor Swift
Which word means "to give up or say you will no longer do something?"
renounce
How many new 6th graders are in this class this year?
4
The Titanic being called "The Unsinkable Ship," and then sinking on its very first voyage, is a real-world example of irony.
True
Which color highlighter did you use to highlight personal experiences/things you related to in "Charles?"
Purple
Who wrote The Giver?
Lois Lowry
Which word means "not clear, hard to understand or see?"
Vague
How many people in this class ran for president?
Charles is the name of the boy who was bad in kindergarten.
False (answer: Laurie)
I have to paint my house this weekend. Is "paint" a noun or a verb in this example?
Verb
What is a "Stirring?"
Feelings of love/admiration about other people
What is "assuage?"
To make something less painful or intense
What was the highest grade earned on The Giver final essays?
97
Ms. Seitz likes coffee every morning (more than tea)
True!
What is Ms. Seitz's favorite New York Times game?
Connections
What was Jonas frightened of in chapter 1?
The plane flying over the community
What is "indolence?"
Laziness; not wanting to put in work or effort.
How old is Ms. Seitz?
23
Rosemary died when she was released by the Nurturers
False: she released herself
Which foods does Ms. Seitz not eat?
Land Animals or
Meat (besides seafood!)
What award did Lois Lowry win for writing The Giver?
The Newbury Medal (1993)
Which word means "so intense it feels almost touchable?"
Palpable
How many teachers are currently working at Nativity?
11 (Rudolph, Fontes, Farnworth, Bonner, Seitz, Guzman, Anderson, Rivet, Mendes, Morin, Kairu)
In the sentence "Ms. Seitz sent Joaquim a letter," Joaquim is the direct object.
False
Joaquim: indirect object
Letter: direct object
What item costs $7 Book Bucks?
Meme Stickers