The Giver Chapters 1-4

What is the setting of the story?

• a utopian society from the 1800s

• present day in Europe

• a futuristic, utopian society

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CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the genre of this novel?

• science fiction

• historical fiction

• mystery

Why is Jonas worried about the upcoming ceremony?

• He is afraid that he will be assigned the job of laborer.

• He is afraid that it will “change his life”.

• He is afraid that he will never see Asher again.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did Jonas feel when he saw the jet?

• bored

• distracted

• nervous

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does it mean to be “released”?

• to do something wrong

• to be forced to leave the community

• to be relieved of pain

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of these is NOT a reason why someone would be released?

• making mistakes

• failing to thrive

• having green eyes

How old is Lily?

• 7

• 9

• 11

Which ritual takes place after dinner?

• the telling of dreams

• the confessions of mistakes

• the telling of feelings

Which is the last birthday celebrated in the community?

• 1

• 12

• 18

What happens during the ceremony of the one?

• parents request a child

• parents visit their new child

• children are given their official names