The Giver: Reading Checkpoint #1

What is Jonas's father’s job?

• Teaching

• Caring for babies

• Counseling

• He doesn't have a job

Who makes any important, final decisions about the way the community is run?

• The Elders

• The Committee of Seven

• The Giver

• The Receiver

What happens at the Ceremony of 12?

• You get assigned your real name

• You get assigned to an institute of higher learning

• You are assigned the person you are to marry

• You are assigned your job.

Why does Jonas want his father to chastise Lily?

• She “borrowed” his bike to go for a ride

• She mentioned his eyes

• She interrupted him while he was sharing his feelings

• She threw water on him

Why does Jonas have no idea what his assignment might be?

• Because it's such a secret in the Community

• Because he hasn't focused his volunteer efforts in any one area

• Because he hasn't enjoyed any of his volunteer assignments

• Because he's not very smart.

All of these were a part of Roberto's release ceremony EXCEPT...

• a review of his life and accomplishments

• chanting the patriotic anthem

• speeches from friends and admirers

• a period of mourning

Where does Larissa say the Old go when they are released?

• To "Heaven"

• The "House of the Very Old"

• Nobody knows except the committee of Elders

• To another Community

Why are Jonas and Larissa laughing at the end of chapter 4?

• Jonas told a funny joke

• Larissa’s hair was sticking straight up after her bath

• Asher tripped and fell into an empty tub

• Jonas suggested they take an idea to the committee for study

Why is Jonas angry at Fiona in his dream?

• She is breaking the rules

• She is making fun of his eyes

• She is angry at him

• She won't take him seriously

What did Jonas say was the strongest feeling in his dream?

• Fear

• Confusion

• Desire

• Anger