The Giver chapters 1-3 (period 1)

Who is the main character of this story?

• Asher

• Jonas

• Lily

What does a "nurturer" do?

• takes care of gardens

• teaches middle school

• selects jobs for the 12 year olds

• takes care of newchildren (babies)

What happens during the ceremony of Ones?

• they get "assignments" (jobs)

• they get bikes

• they get a name and a family

• they learn to walk

How is Asher described?

• a little silly, but fun

• very serious

• as a bad friend

• annoying and rude

How are the "comfort objects" bear and elephant described?

• as stuffed animals

• as learning supplies

• as imaginary creatures

What does the word "distraught" mean?

• distracted

• confused

• annoyed

• really sad

What does Jonas "hoard"?

• many tunics (shirts)

• an apple

• the comfort objects

• a sandwich

If you have an "aptitude" for something, that means you...

• are naturally good at it.

• struggle to understand it.

• forgot what it means.

• should learn how to do it.

What happens at the ceremony of Twelves?

• Twelves get bikes

• Twelves get hair ribbons.

• Twelves get assignments.

• Twelves get a medal

How are both Jonas's and Gabe's eyes described?

• Brown

• Dark

• Light

• Green