The Giver ch 3-4

What does Jonas notice about the apple?

• It is good.

• It is red.

• It's appearance changed.

• It was Asher's apple.

What did you learn about birthmothers?

• They produce children for three years.

• It is not an honorable position.

• They become laborers afterwards.

• All of the above.

What was so different about the newchild?

• He had one pale eye and one dark eye?

• He had hair the color of Lily's.

• He had a birthmark on his arm.

• He had pale eyes like Jonas'.

What color eyes did almost all of the citizens in the community have?

• Pale

• Dark

• White

• Changed in the sunlight

How old is Jonas?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

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

• Playing board games.

• Praying before the meals.

• Telling of feelings.

• Watching the news.

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

• Speaker

• Street Cleaner

• Cook

• Nuturer

Why must children from ages 8-11 volunteer at different locations?

• to try out different types of professions

• to make them sit and be humble

• to encourage them to respect others

• to punish them for being children

On what do the Committee of Elders base their decision when they give assignments to the Twelves?

• The Elders have been observing the children carefully over the years.

• The Elders pay attention to where the Elevens have been spending most of their volunteer hours.

• The Elders are aware of each child's skills and interests.

• All of the above are used to help the Elders determine proper assignments.

Which of the following is not a reason that a citizen would be released from Jonas's community?

• A citizen could be released if they broke an important rule too many times.

• A citizen could be released if they are at the end of their life and ready to leave The House of the Old

• A citizen could be released if they can not commit to having a family

• A new baby could be released if it was failing to thrive and grow at a standard pace.