The Giver 1-8 Chapters

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.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

What was Asher's life assignment?

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

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

What assignment was given to Fiona?

• Assistant Director of Recreation
• Receiver of Memory
• Caretaker in the House of Old
• Birthmother

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.9A

Jonas was "selected" for what assignment?

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

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

How did the crowd respond after the Ceremony of Twelve when Jonas was left standing alone on the stage?

• They stood silent and confused.
• They bowed down to him saying, "All Hail Jonas!"
• They chanted his name, "JONAS. JONAS. JONAS."
• They screamed at Jonas in anger because of his new assignment.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

What is Jonas's father's role in the community?

• A Nurturer
• A member of the Department of Justice
• The Giver
• Pilot

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What's Jonas's mother's role in the community?

• A member of the Department of Justice
• A Nurturer
• A birthmother
• A Teacher

What is the ritual they have as a family every evening?

• Telling of feelings
• Praying before dinner.
• Watching the news.
• Playing board games.