The Giver Study Guide

Which of the following would describe a dystopian society?

• no freedom

• freedom

• no crime

• peace

Which of the following would describe a utopian society?

• loss of freedom

• crime

• peace

• being constantly watched

Select the three (3) things the setting tells us.

• where

• how

• when

• conditions

In The Giver, something happens in December, what is it?

• Christmas

• the Ceremonies for ages 1-12

• the Ceremonies for ages 1-25

• anarchy

What would a Twelve receive at their Ceremony?

• their name

• a bicycle

• a haircut

• an assignment

What is Jonas's assignment?

• Assistant Director of Recreation

• the Receiver of Memories

• Caretaker of the Old

• Nurturer

What does a One get at the ceremony?

• a name

• a bicycle

• a haircut

• an assignment

What changes about how Jonas is treated after his assignment?

• nothing, he is treated the same

• he is treated as being more important

• he is looked down upon

• he is kicked out

Who is Asher?

• Jonas's crush

• Jonas's best friend

• The baby who comes to live with Jonas's family

• Jonas's brother

Who is Fiona?

• Jonas's friend/crush?

• Jonas's best friend

• Jonas's sister

• Jonas's mom