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The Giver Chapters 9-11

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is NOT a difference between Jonas' dwelling and the living area at the Annex?
    the table legs were curved and carved
    hundreds of books lined the walls
    beds were present for sleeping and dreaming
    fabrics were thicker and more luxurious
    60s
  • Q2
    What inference can be made from the following passage, "He couldn't imagine what the thousands of pages contained. Could there be rules beyond rules that governed the community? Could there be more descriptions of office and factories and committees?"
    The members of the community did not value education; they especially didn't find reading important
    Rules are the foundation of the lives in the community leaving no room for travel, history or the stories found in children's books that may stretch their imagination
    The members of the community were too naive to ask for books even though they could have had them if they wanted them
    Life in the community is already too exciting
    60s
  • Q3
    Which is not a characteristic trait of the current receiver of memory?
    kind
    apprehensive
    wise
    weary
    60s
  • Q4
    Which of the following was NOT a problem with snow?
    transportation was slowed
    children could not ride on sleds
    hard to grow food
    made weather unpredictable
    60s
  • Q5
    All of the following are ways Jonas felt the "apartness" from the others EXCEPT.
    Jonas could hear people whispering around him
    Jonas sensed hesitation from his friends, even Asher
    The community chanted his name as he stood on the stage to honor his new selection
    Lily watched solemnly and the evening meal was quieter than normal
    30s
  • Q6
    What event is being spoken about in the following quotation, "But we are never to speak the name, or to use it again for a new child,"?
    the last Receiver who failed
    the death of the Giver
    the release of Fernando
    the day that Gabriel was taken home from the birth center
    60s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is NOT part of Jonas' instructions as the new receiver of memory?
    ask questions even if it seems rude
    tell all dreams to the current Receiver
    lie
    never discuss training
    60s
  • Q8
    What is the correct formula for the persuasive thesis statement?
    claim+3 reasons+opponent
    topic+claim+3 reasons
    opponent + topic+3 reasons
    Opponent, topic+claim+3 reasons
    60s
  • Q9
    Which of the following statements is closest to the main idea of the article, "Banning Sledding Could Do More Harm Than Good"?
    Lawmakers have the right to ban sledding since the injuries caused are so bad.
    Parents are protesting the banning of sledding even though county officials have decided that if they ban sledding the hospitalization of children will decrease due to less injuries.
    Sledding is always risky and should be treated like any other dangerous winter extreme sport.
    Due to the lawsuits associated with sledding injuries, many states have been forced to look at banning sledding as a safety precaution despite many parents not wanting the bans.
    60s
  • Q10
    Which of the following details should be included in a summary of the article, "Banning Sledding Could Do More Harm Than Good"?
    As 10-year-old Wesley Pope bombed down a snow-packed hill one afternoon, his father Russel smiled.
    "Sledding is what we do in the snow, " said Lydia Pope frowning at the idea of a sledding ban.
    If you don't go sledding in the winter, all you've got is your iPad and Spongebob.
    In a growing number of cities, however something other than a lack of snow has kept kids off the hills--the law.
    60s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is NOT a fact?
    Nationwide, sledding injuries sent nearly 230,000 kids to emergency rooms between 1997 and 2007.
    The parents ought to be getting out there yelling at the elected officials and telling them they've made sledding more dangerous for kids.
    Cities have been successfully sued for millions of dollars following sledding injuries.
    Injuries from street sledding typically are worse and are more likely to involve serious brain damage.
    60s
  • Q12
    Which of the following details supports why sledding SHOULD BE banned?
    Kids' safety is paramount to us parents, but there is always a risk.
    Indeed, the odds of going to an emergency room for sledding injuries are five times higher in children who sled on the street instead of a park.
    Cities are taking steps such as banning sledding because they fear someone might get hurt, or, more to the point, that someone might sue.
    Residents in Omaha ignored the ban, and the ban was lifted because it was not practical.
    60s
  • Q13
    "Dubuque's sledding ban has spawned many protests, and not just by kids. Following the ban, two middle-aged brothers slide down a hill holding signs, one of which read 'don't tread on my sled!'" What does the word "spawned" most likely mean?
    to lessen
    to negotiate
    to produce
    to fight
    60s
  • Q14
    "While Dubuque, which has many steep hills, has protected itself financially, it may have unintentionally made sledding more dangerous." What does the word "unintentionally" most likely mean?
    carefully
    not on purpose
    surprisingly
    with great pain
    60s

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