"The Giver" Chapter 3-5

"The Giver" Chapter 3-5

Multiple Choice

Furs were the best choice available to keep warm in cold weather. But furs have a drawback: They trap sweat. “If you're wearing furs in extremely cold temperatures and you're doing a lot of activity, you're going to sweat,” MacPhee says. “As soon as you stop that activity, you’re going to turn into an ice cube.” What is the meaning of the phrase “turn into an ice cube” as it is used in this paragraph?

• It exaggerates the cold temperatures present in Antarctica.

• It reinforces that a fur coat will keep a wearer warm in extreme conditions.

• It emphasizes the danger of exploring Antarctica even with careful preparation.

• It clarifies the reasons why so few explorers survived such a dangerous journey.

"The Giver"

Main Lesson

Chapter 3

In Chapter 3, we begin to see more of Jonas' personality. Readers are able to learn how he is different from others that are around him. Something interesting happens to him during this chapter but he is not sure how to explain what he is seeing.

Multiple Choice

Which statement below most accurately describes the author’s purpose for writing Chapter Three?

• The Author wants to illustrate how tedious Jonas thinks his life is.

• The Author wants to exaggerate how different Jonas is from his sister Lily.

• The Author wants to clarify that Jonas is unique and different.

• The Author wants to emphasize how structured the community is.

Multiple Choice

What is different about Jonas' eyes?

• They are so dark you can't see the pupil

• They are pale

• They are all white

• One eye has a birthmark in it.

Multiple Choice

What is different about the newchild, Gabe?

• He had dark hair like Lily.

• He had a birthmark on his arm.

• He has pale eyes like Jonas.

• He had one pale eye and one dark eye.

Multiple Choice

What kind of animal is the newchild’s comfort object?

• Tiger

• Elephant

• Owl

• Hippo

Multiple Choice

Why does Lily's mother believe that there is no honor in being a birth mother?

• It is not a glamorous job

• They are only a birth mother for 3 years

• You have to be in a lot of pain

• It is not an important job in the community

Multiple Choice

What did Jonas take from the Recreation Area and was reminded by public announcement not to do again?

• A apple

• A pencil

• A banana

• A orange

Chapter 4

In Chapter 4, this is the first time readers are able to see students volunteer at different places to see which "Career" they are most interested. We know Jonas does not have one thing that he is really interested in so he volunteers at different places.

Multiple Choice

Where does Jonas go to volunteer at the beginning of Chapter 4?

• The Birthing Center.

• The House of the Old.

• The Department of Justice.

• The Childcare Center.

Multiple Choice

What was the task that Jonas was helping with?

• Recreation time

• Bathing

• Meal time

• Story Time

Multiple Choice

Who else was volunteering at the House of the Old that day?

• Asher

• Fiona

• Ms. Kirigin

• Lily

Chapter 5

In Chapter 5, Jonas has a dream about him and Fiona. We also learn what the term "Stirrings" mean in "The Giver". After he tells his family about the dream he has to stay behind in the morning to have a conversation about his dream. His mother thanks him for being honest about his dream.

Multiple Choice

Why is Jonas angry at Fiona in his dream?

• She is breaking the rules.

• She is angry at him.

• She is making fun of his eyes.

• She won't take him seriously.

Multiple Choice

What did Jonas say was the strongest feeling in his dream?

• desire

• fear

• confusion

• happiness

Nature vs. Nurture

Mini Lesson

How does one develop their personality?

In the novel, we know the community focus on sameness. Everyone is treated the "same". Does the environment the characters live in shape their personality or are they born with the personality they will have for the rest of their life.

Nature (Genetics)

Nature refers to all of the genes and hereditary factors that influence who we are—from our physical appearance to our personality characteristics.

Nurture (Environment)

Nurture refers to all the environmental variables that impact who we are, including our early childhood experiences, how we were raised, our social relationships, and our surrounding culture.

Open Ended

Do individuals gain their personality by nature or nurture? Example why.

Open Ended

Which character from the novel supports your claim and why?