The Giver Review 2

Why did Asher get smacked a lot when he was a three?

• He kept stealing apples from the Recreation Area.
• He kept saying "smack" instead of "snack."
• He was always running late for scheduled events.
• He kept calling attention to other people's differences.

What was Asher's life assignment?

• Caretaker in the House of Old
• Birthmother
• Assistant Director of Recreation
• Engineer

Why did Jonas get so upset during the Ceremony of Twelve?

• His turn was skipped over when the Chief Elder was giving assignments.
• Another twelve, Pierre, got the life assignment Jonas had wanted.
• He noticed that his father was not in the audience because he was home with Gabe.
• He realized he may never get the chance to tell Fiona his feelings.

Jonas was "selected" for what assignment?

• Receiver of Pain
• Receiver of Memory
• Receiver of Gifts
• Receiver of Thoughts

Who will train Jonas?

• His father, as all males are trained by their fathers
• The Chief Elder of the community
• Asher, because part of his assignment involves training
• The current Receiver in the community

What happened to the previous female who was selected to be the Receiver?

• The girl resigned and was willingly released from the community.
• The girl was kidnapped ten years ago, and no one has seen her since.
• The selection was a success; however, the girl disappeared.
• The selection failed; no one knows what happened to her.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Receiver?

• intelligence
• wisdom
• intense fear
• courage

The Chief Elder mentioned that Jonas's required training would involve what?

• Physical pain that is indescribable
• Great strength and speed
• Years of studying and practice
• Time for peace and recreation

What was the last rule on Jonas's list of eight instructions?

• You may avoid precision of language.
• You must not take pills for stirrings.
• From this moment, you are prohibited from dream-telling.
• You may lie.

At what age would one's age no longer matter?

• 1
• 8
• 12
• 50