THE GIVER CH. 1-8 REVIEW

Which of the following sentences describe Jonas's community?

• Members of the community believe it is important to be curious and try to learn new things.

• Children in the community believe that adults are always right.

• Members of the community accept customs and rules without questioning them.

• Adults in the community understand how powerful it can be to teach children new words.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of the word "eager"?

• distracted by another thought

• careful about approaching something

• looking forward to something

• worried about the future

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How did Jonas feels during the annual ceremony in which his family received Lily:

• Jonas felt pride about his selection of the new baby.

• Jonas was nervous about getting a new baby sister.

• Jonas was excited when Lily joined the family.

• Jonas felt uneasy about the baby's future.

Which quote shows that Jonas was excited when Lily joined the family?

• "Though Jonas had only become a Five the year they acquired Lily and learned her nae, he remembered the excitement, the conversations at home..."

• "...wondering about her: how she would look, who she would be, how she would fit into their established family unit."

• "He remembers climbing the steps to the stage with his parents..."

• "The crowd had clapped, and Jonas had grinned. He liked his sister's name."

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What is the ritual they have as a family every evening?

• telling of feelings

• watching the news

• praying before dinner

• playing board games

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What's Jonas's mother's role in the community?

• a member of the Department of Justice

• a birthmother

• a Nurturer

• a Teacher

What is Jonas's father's role in the community?

• A Nurturer

• The Giver

• A member of the Department of Justice

• a pilot

How many years could you serve as a birthmother?

• 1 year or 1 birth

• 3 years or 3 births

• 2 years of 2 births

• 4 years or 4 births

What is the community rule regarding children in a family?

• As many as they want

• One boy and one girl

• Two boys and two girls

• Maximum of 5 children

What is the significance of the Ceremony of Twelves?

• There is no significance.

• He or she must stop attending school.

• It is time the person may drive a car.

• He or she will be assigned a job in the community.