The Giver Ch. 1-3 Quiz

What punishment did someone in the community receive for a major wrongdoing?

• death

• community service

• jail

• released from the community

 What is a family in Jonas's community?

• two children - one male and one female

• Parents could have as many children as they had funds to take care of the children properly.

• The number of children in a family depended on the jobs the parents had.

The assignments are described as being carefully chosen by the Elders. What can we infer about the society's view of individual choice?

• a) Individual choice is highly valued and encouraged.

• b) Individual choice is seen as potentially dangerous and is therefore limited.

• c) Individuals have complete control over their career paths.

• d) The assignments are random and meaningless.

What was different about Jonas and the baby?

• Their pale eyes

• Their hair

• Their birthmother

• Their smile

How were people in Jonas's community assigned jobs?

• Everyone registered for the jobs they wanted at the court house

• The elders assigned the jobs.

• You took a test in school to determine which job best suited you.

Who was the Receiver?

• the person getting a child

• the oldest person

• the most important Elder

What is one reason that someone may be released?

• The person is too smart

• The person has blue eyes

• The person is old and can't contribute to the community

• The person laughs too much

 What was Jonas apprehensive, or nervous, about?

• The telling of feelings

• The Ceremony of 12

• The Gathering of Greats

• The release of a friend

What does Jonas's experience with the apple primarily suggest about his perception compared to others in the community?

• A) Jonas is beginning to perceive aspects of his environment that others cannot.

• B) Jonas is intentionally trying to deceive Asher by claiming to see something unusual.

• C) Jonas is struggling with a medical condition that affects his vision.

Select one quotation from the text that best supports your answer from question 9.

• A) "He had simply wanted to finish his turn at bat."

• B) "Then he noticed that something about the apple had changed."

• C) "He looked at the apple again. It was the same."

• D)He felt a little guilty that he had not asked his father about it.