The Giver Section 6 Quiz Study Guide

Why have Jonas's relationships with his friends changed?

• Jonas's friends do not respect his new role as Receiver.

• Jonas's work makes him too tired to play games.

• Jonas's friends are not as fun-loving as they were during childhood.

• Jonas's work has given him new responsibilities and he has trouble relating to his friends.

How does the author use the twin's release to develop Jonas's father's point of view?

• Jonas's father is anxious and tries to get the release done quickly.

• Jonas's father is proud and wants to show the process to his assistant.

• Jonas's father is upbeat and treats the ceremony like a fun event.

• Jonas's father is upset and explains that this is the worst part of his job.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which quote shows Jonas's father is upbeat about the twin's release?

• "I thought for a moment that they'd both be the same. Then we'd have a problem."

• "And you, little guy, you're only five pounds ten ounces. A shrimp."

• "Very carefully he inserted the needle into the bottle and began to fill the syringe."

• "His father was putting things away. Folding the blanket. Closing the cupboard.

Why does the author use the word dejected rather than a synonym like the word 'sad'?

• Dejected has a more severe, negative connotation.

• Dejected is harder to understand, which emphasizes Jonas's confusion.

• Dejected has a more positive connotation that shows Jonas has accepted his role.

• Dejected sounds more professional and shows respect for Jonas's role.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does the Giver feel in this excerpt?

• proud

• worried

• happy

• satisfied

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which quote shows that the Giver feels worried?

• "Jonas made a face."

• "I suppose I could help the whole community the way I've helped you."

• "I'm glad you're a good swimmer, Jonas."

• "his eyes were very troubled."

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Jonas and his father each view release differently. Which adjectives show how JONAS views release?

• Normal, voilent

• Violent, pleasant

• Violent, cruel

• Normal, cruel

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Jonas and his father each view release differently. Which adjectives show how Jonas's FATHER views release?

• Normal, cruel

• Violent, cruel

• Pleasant, normal

• Pleasant, violent

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.3