The Giver: Chapter 1

Front

What was Jonas apprehensive, or nervous, about? Options: the Telling of Feelings, the Passing of Potatoes, the Ceremony of Twelve, the Gathering of Greats

Back

the Ceremony of Twelve

Front

Why may the male newchild that Father discusses at dinner be released? Options: He is not as mobile as he should be., He seems rather sickly., He does not eat as much as the other infants., He is not meeting the community's standards of growth and ability to thrive more independently.

Back

He is not meeting the community's standards of growth and ability to thrive more independently.

Front

Which sentence best reveals the negative connotation of Release? Options: Release of newchildren was always sad, because they hadn't had a chance to enjoy life within the community yet., No one ever mentioned it; the disgrace was unspeakable., Release of the elderly, which was a time of celebration of a life well and fully lived; and release of a newchild, which always brought a sense of what-could-we-have-done., The rules say that if there's a third transgression, he simply has to be released.

Back

No one ever mentioned it; the disgrace was unspeakable.

Front

Which of the following is a time when release is a celebration?

• when it is for the Old
• when it is for a birthday
• when someone must apologize
• when it is for a newchild

Back

when it is for the Old

Front

Why does Jonas decide that “apprehensive” is a better word for his feeling than “frightened”? Options: He wants to use more sophisticated vocabulary, since he is turning twelve soon; He thinks it expresses more precisely how he feels; He likes words that begin with vowels; His mother once used the word “apprehensive” and he admires her.

Back

He thinks it expresses more precisely how he feels

Front

What is a common word/thing that the main character and his sister do not know of? Options: Animals, Babies, Feelings, Apples

Back

Animals

Front

Why was Lily angry with the visiting community of Sevens?

Back

They weren't following their rules.

Front

What is the protagonist's name in The Giver?

Back

Jonas

Front

What is the evening telling of feelings?

Back

Each family member MUST share their emotional status.

Front

Why was Jonas thinking of the jet plane from the past?

Back

He was comparing how frightened he felt then and how his current emotions are different