THE Giver UNIT test

The Chief Elder said the person in the job Jonas would have needed four qualities. Which of the following was not one of them?

• intelligence

• preparation

• wisdom

• courage

Something in the Annex surprised Jonas, because it was something that the ordinary people did not have. What was it?

• A television set

• A refrigerator

• The books

• A mirror

Jonas wanted to be able to make decisions. What did the old man say?

• He said he thought it was a good idea for Jonas but not for the others.

• He agreed

• He said people might make the wrong choices

• He said they should only be allowed to make certain choices

Jonas asked why he and The Giver had to hold the memories. What did The Giver say?

• He said no one else was able to remember things

• He said the others were not brave enough to have memories.

• He said the memories gave them wisdom

• He said the people would fight over who got the best memories.

What was The Giver's favorite memory that he gave to Jonas?

• It was happiness and celebration

• It was friendship, marriage, and children.

• It was trust and caring.

• It was family, Grandparents, and love

________ happens when a citizen begins the early stages of adolescence, or puberty.

Benign means

• unfriendly

• not harmful in effect

• favorable

• calm

He was aware of his own admonition not to discuss his training.

What is the meaning of the underlined word

• desire

• mindfulness

• relief

• reproach

What happened the last time a new Receiver had been chosen?

Answer explanation

The girl was not successful. No one really knew exactly what had happened.

How did Jonas feel about becoming the new Receiver?

Answer explanation

He was not looking forward to it. He was beginning to understand that he would probably have a difficult and lonely life.