The Giver 18-23

What happened to Jonas as he climbed the hill that inspired him to continue? Choose the best answer.

• The snow finally stopped falling and the sun came out. 
• He realized he had his own personal memories of joy. 
• He saw a bush full of berries. 
• Gabriel told Jonas he loved him. 

Why did Rosemary request to be Released?

• She was sick of working and wanted to sleep
• She could not bear the pain of the past
• She was angry at The Giver for sharing the painful memories.
• She wanted a new bike and couldn't get one

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the first sentence from The Giver.
"It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened."
This sentence is a foreshadowing to which of the following events? 

• The near capture of Jonas and Gabe when the plane flew over with the heat sensors
• The last scene in the book in which it is a snowy December and Jonas is endlessly riding the bike afraid of the unknown
• Jonas's escape from the community
• Jonas sledding down the hill to a family celebrating Christmas and singing songs.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

"Now the landscape was changing. It was a subtle change, hard to identify at first."
What does the word subtle mean in the passage?

• slight
• experienced
• clever
• thin

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"He saw nothing ahead except the endless ribbon of road unfolding in twisting narrow curves." 

Why did the author use this metaphor? Choose the best answer.

• to show how far Jonas and Gabe had traveled
• to emphasize the great distance of winding roads
• to explain where Jonas and Gabe are headed
• to describe the valley in which Jonas and Gabe traveled

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When did the council add the no release rule to the list for Jonas?

• At the Ceremony of Twelve.
• When Jonas was born.
• After the old Receiver died.
•  When Lily was born.

What memories will The Giver transfer to Jonas to prepare him for his escape?

• Skills and knowledge.
• Fear and joy.
• Warmth and food.
• Courage and strength.

What will essentially happen if Jonas leaves the community? Choose the best answer.

• The community will rid themselves of Jonas's family.
• The community will miss Jonas.
• The community will be forced to bear the memories.
• The community will war against each other.

What does Jonas no longer care about as the journey gets progressively longer?

• Father.
• Himself.
• Gabriel.
• The Giver.

What does Jonas think he hears on his way down the hill in Chapter 23?

• Whipping wind.
• Music.
• Muffled conversation.
• Laughter.