The Giver Review

Which of the following inferences best describes how Jonas feels about the Ceremony of Twelve?

• He is excited. His parents' words set his expectations high.

• He is apprehensive. He doesn't know what he wants to be, only what he doesn't want to be.

• He refuses to attend the ceremony.

• He is angry about it. He is frustrated that he won't see his friends as often.

Which of the following best describes why the Elders' Assignment was not a surprise to his father?

• Jonas' father had always been interested in "newchildren" and often volunteered in the Nurturing Center.

• The Ceremony of Twelve was less suspenseful in earlier years.

• Jonas' father was told in advance about what his Assignment would be.

• Jonas' father did not care either way.

Why does Jonas decide that "apprehensive" is a better word for his feelings than "frightened"?

• He wants to use more sophisticated vocabulary, since he is turning twelve soon.

• He thinks it expresses more precisely how he feels.

• He likes words that begin with vowels.

• His mother once used the word "apprehensive" and he admires her.

Which rule is most frequently broken in Jonas' community?

• Children must not ride bicycles until they are nine.

• Adults and children are not allowed to touch each other unless they are family.

• Aircrafts are not to be flown over the community.

• The names of new children are secret until the Naming Ceremony.

Why does Jonas' mother discourage Lily from becoming a Birthmother?

• Giving birth is dangerous, and Lily might die from the complications.

• Birthmothers are very lazy and never get anything done.

• The position holds very little honor in the society.

• The society is overpopulated.

Why does Jonas worry about Asher's Assignment (in the book)?

• Asher is easily disappointed and will probably find fault with his assignment.

• Asher does not seem to have any serious interests.

• Asher will fail at any Assignment he is given.

• Asher is not completed enough volunteer hours to qualify for an Assignment.

Why is Gabriel in danger of being released?

• He bites the staff at the Nurturing Center

• He is deformed

• He is not growing fast enough and cannot sleep through the night.

• He smiles too much.

What do the numbers assigned to each child signify?

• The order of their birth.

• Their rank in school.

• The department to which they belong.

• Their height in inches.

How does the community react to the death of a child in the river?

• They hold a candlelight vigil.

• They send casseroles to the child's parents.

• They hold seminars to warn other children to stay away from the river.

• They chant the child's name over and over, each time more and more softly.

Where did the Giver get his wisdom?

• From his own experience.

• From reading books.

• From memories transmitted by the previous Receiver.

• From surgical operations.