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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• idiom
• metaphor
• simile
• personification

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which is the first memory transmitted to Jonas?

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