The Giver: Chapters One and Two

How had Jonas felt when he saw the plane fly over the community?

• frightened
• excited
• amused
• sad

How are Jonas and Asher different?

• Asher is more athletic than Jonas.
• Jonas is careful about language, but Asher is not.
• Jonas is often late for school, but Asher is not.
• Jonas is very funny, but Asher is more serious.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the ritual that Jonas and his family participate in every night after eating their evening meal?

• pray 

• drink coffee

• discuss their feelings

• take baths

After the evening meal, what does Lily share?

• She is nervous about taking a test the next day.

• She is sad about giving up her Comfort Object.

• She was sad about getting in trouble at school.

• She was angry and annoyed about a boy who did not obey the rules.

What does Father share at the evening ritual?

• He felt guilty about breaking a rule and finding the newchild's name.

• He felt sad about having to release a newchild.

• He was worried about a newchild who was not growing as fast as he should have been and was not sleeping well.

• He was scared and upset about the pilot who flew his plane over the community.

According to community rules, how many children are allowed in each family unit ?

• one

• two

• three 

• four

In Chapter One, what was Jonas feeling apprehensive about?

• getting in trouble at school

• the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve

• being released

• losing his friendship with Asher

Who takes care of the newchildren after they are born?

• their mothers
• their fathers
• the Nurturers
• the Giver

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Getting a bike for the Nines is symbolic of

• Their greater freedom and independence from their family unit.

• Their need for transportation.

• Their birthday gift.

• Their entitlement to having a bike of their own.

In Chapter Two, what does Mother tell/warn Jonas about will likely happen after the Ceremony of Twelve?

• He might not like the Assignment he receives.

• His friendship with his friend, Asher, will change.

• He will no longer get to do anything fun after the Ceremony of Twelve.