Giver Comprehension Questions

What is the main character's name?

• John

• Jim

• Jason

• Jonas

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What age is the main character about to become at the beginning of the book?

• 17

• 5

• 10

• 12

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does everyone in the community eventually have to start taking the pills?

• to make them sleep

• to stop the stirrings

• to help them focus on homework

• to treat their chronic illness

Why is the Ceremony of 12 so important for Jonas?

• He will be able to count to 12 on his own.

• He will have to do 12 complicated math problems.

• He will receive his job assignment.

• He will receive a bicycle.

What is so different about Jonas's eyes?

• They are purple.

• They are defective.

• They are a lighter color than everyone else's.

• They are twice the size of everyone else's.

What scares Jonas during the ceremony?

• Fiona jumps out at him and yells, "Boo!"

• They give him the job of "Nurturer."

• They skip his name.

• They call his name twice.

What assignment does Jonas receive?

• Nurturer

• Giver of Memory

• Receiver of Memory

• Pilot

What is the last rule on Jonas's list?

• You may steal food.

• You may lie.

• You may skip school.

• You may drive a car.

What is the first memory Jonas receives?

• Eating an ice cream cone

• Riding a rollercoaster

• Swimming in the ocean

• Snow falling and sledding downhill

What was the connection between the sled, the apple, Fiona's hair, and books?

• They all disappear.

• There is no connection.

• They are all red.

• They all smell like paper.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1