Utopian Readings/The Giver-Final Quiz

What is the setting of the story?

• a utopian society from the 1800's

• present day in Europe

• a futuristic, community

• present day Asia

Which is the first memory transmitted to Jonas?

• snow

• sunshine

• a day in school

• a day in a park

What is the conflict of this novel?

• Jonas is unhappy with the community and wants to change it.

• Jonas is upset with his family situation and wants to move out.

• Jonas is concerned about Fiona, and fears she is in danger.

• Jonas is concerned with Asher's attitude, and wants to change it.

What is the overall theme of the novel?

• Freedom.

• The importance of making good friends.

• A boy risks his life to save his community and a young child.

• The importance of individuality and being able to achieve your goals and dreams in life.

What reason does the Giver give for members of the community NOT being allowed choices?

• The community would become chaotic.

• They will ruin the sense of order.

• They may make the wrong choices.

• None of these.

Why is Jonas so disturbed when he finds several of his friends playing a game?

• He realizes that they do not know real friendship because they have no memories.

• He recognizes their game of “good guys vs bad guys” as war.

• He recognizes their game of “swords” as a medieval form of fighting.

• He wants to join in, but he no longer can relate to his friends due to his new memories.

What is THE MAIN REASON the Giver does NOT go with Jonas?

• He is too old and wouldn't make it.

• He is not allowed to leave.

• He has to help the community.

• He takes back the memories.

During Jonas's escape, what or whom is waiting for him at the top of the snow covered hill?

• Rosemary.

• The Giver.

• The sled from his memory.

How is Jonas different from his family unit by the end of the novel?

• Jonas knows emotions like love and pain, whereas his family unit cannot conceive of them.

• Jonas is given a new family unit of Receivers, so that he can share honestly.

• His family unit no longer understands Jonas, and they begin lying about their feelings.

True or false? Each December the children get a year older and gain new privileges and responsibilities.

• True
• False