The Giver Review

At the start of the book, what word does Jonas use to describe his feelings about the Ceremony of Twelve?

• Frightened

• Apprehensive

• Worried

• Ambivalent

What do older siblings do for younger siblings, even though it’s technically against the rules?

• Give them extra dessert

• Teach them to swim

• Give bike-riding lessons

• Do their homework

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How is official news given to the members of Jonas' cammunity?

• Email

• Loudspeakers

• Telephone call

• Holograms

How many children are born in Jonas' community each year?

• 25

• 50

• 100

• It varies

What is the definition of "chastisement"?

• Verbal punishment

• Older language

• A violation of a rule or law

• Holing a grudge

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

After Gabe comes to live with the family, what job does seven-year-old Lily say she'd like to have?

• Caretaker

• Receiver of Memory

• Birth-mother

• Nurturer

What is the definition of "awkward"?

• Loving

• Easily irritated or annoyed

• Extremely upset

• Hard to deal with

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why is it considered okay for Jonas to see Larissa naked?

• She's old

• She gave him permission

• She's his grandmother

• He a professional Bather

In exchange for taking care of Gabriel, all members of Jonas’ family have to sign a statement promising not to ___.

• Get attached

• Adopt other children

• Be jealous

• Neglect the baby

What do all children in the community receive at age seven?

• A bike

• A bible

• A jacket with buttons

• A hair cut