The Giver Ch. 3 and 4

Read the following excerpt from Ch. 3:

"And he has funny eyes like yours, Jonas!" Jonas glared at her. He didn't like that she had mentioned his eyes.

Why does Jonas feel uncomfortable when Lily says these words?

• Jonas had an injury to one of his eyes when he was younger and has a bad scar.

• Jonas is crosseyed, and is very sensitive about it.

• Jonas' eyes are pale, which is unusual in his community.

• It is against the rules to talk about your appearance, so Jonas is uncomfortable.

What was Gabe's comfort object called?

• Hippo

• Bear

• Elephant

• Teddy

Birthmothers are allowed to give birth to how many children?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Read the following excerpt from Ch. 3:

No one mentioned such things; it was not a rule, but was considered rude to call attention to things that were unsettling or different about individuals. Lily, he decided, would have to learn that soon, or she would be called in for chastisement because of her insensitive chatter.

What does the excerpt tell us about Lily?

• Lily is impulsive and doesn't think before she speaks.

• Lily doesn't like to break the rules.

• Lily doesn't like to hurt other people's feelings.

• Lily is very mean-spirited and likes to make fun of other people.

When do children begin their volunteer hours?

• At four

• At eight

• At nine

• At eleven

What incident bewildered Jonas?

• the apple changing for an instant in the air

• Lily noting the difference in his eyes

• the reminder made over the loud speaker

• Father bringing Gabe home

Where are Jonas, Asher, and Fiona doing their volunteer hours in chapter 4?

• The House of the Old

• The Recreation Center

• The Birthing Center

• The Nurturing Center

Why does the community not value the job of Birthmother?

• It is a hard job.

• They get to be lazy.

• The community see's them as useless after 3 births.

• There are better jobs they could be used for.

What quality does Jonas think Gabriel's eyes have that others people's eyes don't?

• color
• depth
• relection
• love

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

• a review of his life and accomplishments
• chanting the patriotic anthem
• speeches from friends and admirers
• a period of mourning