The Giver ch.1-4

What is the setting of the novel?

• America, the future, fall

• Utopia, the past, spring

• America -, the future, Hephzibah

• Utopia, the community, the future

Describe some characteristics of Jonas.

• pale eyes, intelligent, careful

• dark eyes, intelligent, clumsy

• dark eyes, not smart, skinny

• pale eyes, not intelligent, fat

What upcoming event is Jonas afraid of?

• A big exam in school

• Ceremony of Twelve

• Adopting a new baby brother

• Graduating from high school

Why are people released?

• For committing a transgression (wrong action)

• Elderly

• Sickly child

• All of the above

What does the family share during the dinner hour?

• Dessert

• Dreams

• Feelilngs

• Opinions

When are birthdays celebrated in the community?

• January

• March

• July

• December

What happens during the Ceremony of One?

• children receive their names

• children are placed with parents

• children share a big birthday cake

• all children receive a present

Although some rules are rarely broken, which law is a common one to break?

• Taking snacks home for later

• Teaching younger children to ride a bike

• Refusing to share feelings

• Staying up past bed time

What is father's job?

• Judge

• Nurturer

• Teacher

• Writer

Why did Father bring Gabe home?

• No one else wanted him.

• He cried all of the time.

• He wasn't growing properly.

• Father wanted three children.