The Giver Ch. 7-9

What was Jonas's full number?

• Eleven-nineteen

• Twelve-nineteen

• Nineteen

• Twelve

Why did Asher get smacked a lot when he was a three?

• He kept stealing apples from the Recreation Area.

• He kept saying "smack" instead of "snack."

• He was always running late for scheduled events.

• He kept calling attention to other people's differences.

What was Asher's life assignment?

• Caretaker in the House of Old

• Birthmother

• Assistant Director of Recreation

• Engineer

What assignment was given to Fiona?

• Assistant Director of Recreation

• Receiver of Memory

• Caretaker in the House of Old

• Birthmother

Why did Jonas get so upset during the Ceremony of Twelve?

• His turn was skipped over when the Chief Elder was giving assignments.

• Another twelve, Pierre, got the life assignment Jonas had wanted.

• He noticed that his father was not in the audience because he was home with Gabe.

• He realized he may never get the chance to tell Fiona his feelings.

Jonas was "selected" for what assignment?

• Receiver of Pain

• Receiver of Memory

• Receiver of Gifts

• Receiver of Thoughts

Who will train Jonas?

• His father, as all males are trained by their fathers

• The Chief Elder of the community

• Asher, because part of his assignment involves training

• The current Receiver in the community

What happened to the previous female who was selected to be the Receiver?

• The girl resigned and was willingly released from the community.

• The girl was kidnapped ten years ago, and no one has seen her since.

• The selection was a success; however, the girl disappeared.

• The selection failed; no one knows what happened to her.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Receiver?

• intelligence

• wisdom

• intense fear

• courage

The Chief Elder mentioned that Jonas's required training would involve what?

• Physical pain that is indescribable

• Great strength and speed

• Years of studying and practice

• Time for peace and recreation