The Giver (Ch. 1-4)

Which statement below best describes the setting of The Giver?

• The Giver is set on another planet in the year 2048

• The Giver is set in a small neighborhood in the 1980s.

• The Giver is set in a highly controlled and ordered community sometime in the future.

• The Giver is set on a fun and exciting tropical island.

Why is Jonas apprehensive at the beginning of the story?

• Jonas is afraid of being released which is the ultimate punishment in his community.

• Jonas is nervous about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve because he doesn't know what his assignment will be.

• Jonas is nervous because he is forced to share his feelings with his family every night after dinner.

• Jonas is afraid because he is behind on his volunteer hours.

Ceremonies take place over two days in December for all kids ages 1-12. Which statement below can we infer about The Ceremony of Twelve based on what you know so far from reading chapters 1-4?

• The Ceremony of Twelve is the most fun of all of the ceremonies.

• The Ceremony of Twelve marks the ending of childhood for the 11 year olds.

• The Ceremony of Twelve is special because 11 year olds finally get to ride a bike.

• The Ceremony of Twelve is one that all of the kids look forward to so they can finally go to college.

What do the Committee of Elders base their decision on when they give assignments to the Twelves?

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

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

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

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

What was Jonas's father's job? 

• Elder
• Receiver 
• Dept. of Justice
• Nurturer 

Which of the following has accurate list of rules in the community?

• Must not brag, must share comfort objects with siblings, must share feelings first thing each morning

• Can't be rude, can't name your kids, get job at 11

• get job assigned to you, 2 kids per family, must do volunteer hours

• Must not brag, must tell dream every morning, 3 kids per family

Where do you go when you get released?

• To the wilderness

• To another community

• To a concentration camp

• No one actually knows

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

• A citizen could be released if he/she has broken an important rules too many times.

• A citizen could be released if he/she is at the end of his/her life and ready to leave The House of Old

• A citizen could be released if he/she can not commit to having a family

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

What ritual was the conclusion to every family meal? 

• Telling of their dreams
• Telling of their feelings 
• They played board games 
• They ate dessert 

What type of disposition was the newchild described as having?

• uncomfortable

• light eyes

• sickly and weak

• sweet and lovely