The Giver, Chapters 19-21

The Ceremony of Release for a Newchild was beautiful with many people in attendance.

• True
• False

What did Jonas's father do with the smaller twin after the releasing ceremony?

• Laid him in a coffin to be buried.
• Laid him in a crate to be cremated.
• Wrapped him up, put him in a crate, and put it down a disposal chute.
• Wrote about his sadness in a journal.

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Which word does NOT describe Jonas' emotions when he realizes the truth about what his father has done?

• disbelief
• astonishment
• disappointment
• approval

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What day was the escape to take place? 

• the day after Jonas turned 15.
• Sunday
• the day of the Ceremony 

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To where does Jonas plan an escape?

• The outskirts of the community.
• The mountains.
• Elsewhere.
• The canyons.

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As part of the plan, The Giver would attend the Ceremony and...

• pretend he didn't know who Jonas was.
• announce that Jonas had been lost in the river and begin the Ceremony of Loss.
• immediately choose a new Receiver.
• order popcorn.

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

• Skills and knowledge.
• Fear and joy.
• Adventure and play.
• Courage and strength.

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"But what did that matter? If he stayed his life was no longer worth living" was said because...

• Jonas realized that the people of his community were oblivious to real life.
• Jonas realized that the community had plotted to kill him.

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Why was it necessary for The Giver to stay behind and care about the community?

• It was the meaning of everything.
• He felt guilty.
• Jonas could only get one bike.
• People owed him money.

What does The Giver tell Jonas that the people know?

• nothing
• love
• truth
• freedom

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