The Giver-Final Study Guide

What is the setting of the story?

• a utopian society from the 1800s
• present day in Europe
• a futuristic, utopian society
• present day in Asia

What is the genre of this novel?

• science fiction
• historical fiction
• mystery
• comedy

Which ritual takes place after dinner?

• the telling of dreams
• the confessions of mistakes
• the telling of feelings
• the dreams for the future

Which law is a common one to break?

• older siblings teaching younger siblings how to ride a bike
• younger siblings wearing blue bows in their hair instead of red ones
• older siblings teaching younger siblings how to fish
• younger siblings calling older siblings bad names

Jonas’s father knew Gabe’s name ahead of time, but the elders were unaware that he discovered this. Which type of irony does this represent?

• verbal
• situational
• dramatic

The elders PERIODICALLY observe the children and place them in professions that suit their personalities. What does “periodically” mean?

• quickly
• completely
• occasionally
• sympathetically

How has the setting of the novel affected the personalities of the community?

• It has made them eager for change.
• It has made them question the future.
• It has made them comfortable and accepting of their lives.
• It has made them angry and searching for answers.

Jonas finally CAUGHT HIS FATHER'S EYE and waved. Which figurative language device is being used here?

• idiom
• metaphor
• simile
• personification

IF we could hear the thoughts and feelings of both Lily and her mother, which point of view WOULD the novel have?

• 1st person
• 3rd person limited
• 3rd person objective
• 3rd person omniscient

Which is the first memory transmitted to Jonas?

• snow
• sunshine
• a day in school
• a day in a park