The Giver 1-12

Why does Jonas decide that “apprehensive” is a better word for his feeling than “frightened”?

• his teacher told him to use that word
• 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

What is the definition of  theme?

• a genre of literature designed to share an experience
• the "life lesson" or message the author wants the reader to learn
• the "doormat" of the story

What's Jonas's father's role in the community?

• works for the Department of Justice
• nurturer
• birthmother
• teacher

What is the ritual they have as a family every evening?

• telling of feelings
• praying before dinner
• watching the news
• playing board games

Why was Lily angry with the visiting community of Sevens?

• They weren't following their rules.
• They were quiet.
• They were not sharing their food.
• The talked too loud.

Why is Gabriel in danger of being released?

• he bites the staff at the Nurturing Center
• he is not growing fast enough and cannot sleep through the night
• he smiles too much, and the staff suspects he will be abnormally gassy when he grows up

What was the morning ritual for Jonas's family?

• the sharing of feelings
• confessions
• they have meetings with the Elders
• the telling of dreams

Jonas stole an apple that he and Asher were playing with. What happened to the apple? 

• Asher dropped it.
• it vanished in mid-air
• Fiona gave it to them
• it changed.

Why does Jonas have to take a pill now?

• to become an adult
• to stop the Stirrings
• so he can receive his assignment
• none of the above

Why is the Ceremony of Twelves so important? 

• males in the community become men and get their jobs
• all 12s (boys and girls) receive their assignments (careers) 
• it is the year they get matched with a spouse
• it is when citizens get their bicycle