The Giver Chapter 10 Quiz

Multiple Choice

What is the best meaning of “diminish” as it is used in the following passage on page 96? [RL 7.4]

“‘The failure of the previous selection was ten years ago, and my energy is starting to diminish. I need what strength I have remaining for your training. We have hard and painful work to do, you and I.’”

• grow

• settle

• lessen

• spread

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons best explains why The Receiver is going to transmit the memory of snow to Jonas? [RL 7.1]

• To show how much smarter he is than Jonas.

• To scare Jonas away from becoming the next Receiver.

• To help him understand the feeling that sledding produces.

• To help him explain the memory to others when he gets home.

Multiple Choice

Reread the following passage from pages 93-94:

“All of those things were in this spacious room, though each was slightly different from those in his own dwelling. The fabrics on the upholstered chairs and sofa were slightly thicker and more luxurious; the table legs were not straight like those at home, but slender and curved, with a small carved decoration at the foot. The bed, in an alcove at the far end of the room, was draped with a splendid cloth embroidered over its entire surface with intricate designs. But the most conspicuous difference was the books…. He had never known that other books existed. But this room’s walls were completely covered by bookcases, filled, which reached to the ceiling. There must have been hundreds — perhaps thousands — of books, their titles embossed in shiny letters.” 

What does the setting in this passage reveal about The Receiver?

• The Receiver has no use for furniture.

• The Receiver has access to knowledge others do not.

• The Receiver dislikes decoration and fine craftsmanship.

• The Receiver lives in a dwelling identical to others in the community.

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that the Receiver of Memories is one of the most honored roles in the community?

• “each was slightly different from those in his own dwelling”

• “All of those things were in this spacious room”

• “fabrics on the upholstered chairs and sofa were slightly thicker”

• “a splendid cloth embroidered over its entire surface with intricate designs”

Multiple Choice

What does the Receiver’s decision to turn off the speaker before giving Jonas a memory reveal about the nature of memories? [RL 7.2]

Memories are meant to be shared in person,not over technological connections.

Memories are considered dangerous and not to be shared with the community.

Memories are secret because they give great power to those who know them.

Memories are sometimes embarrassing and so should be kept private.

• Memories are meant to be shared in person, not over technological connections.

• Memories are considered dangerous and not to be shared with the community.

• Memories are secret because they give great power to those who know them.

• Memories are sometimes embarrassing and so should be kept private.