The Giver - Chapter 1-6

1. Who is the protagonist of The Giver?

• Lily
• Jonas
• Gabriel
• Asher

2. What happens at the Ceremony of Twelve?

• People are assigned their real name.

• Spouses are assigned.

• Bicycles are given out.

• Assignments are given out.

3. What is Jonas's father's job?

• teaching
• counseling
• caring for newchildren
• he doesn't have one

4. What is different about Jonas and Gabriel's eyes than the rest of the community members?

• They are pale.
• They are dark.
• They require glasses or contacts.
• They are not different at all.

5. Why is there very little honor in the assignment of Birthmother?

• After 3 years, the Birthmother becomes a Laborer until they enter the House of the Old.
• The Birthmothers do not continue their education after receiving their Assignment.
• It is considered unclean to give birth to newchildren.
• The Birthmothers are not valued by the community members for their contributions.

6. Jonas is __________ about the Ceremony of 12.

• distraught
• apprehensive
• distracted
• frightened

7. Why does Jonas have no idea what his assignment might be?

• It's a secret in the Community and no one knows.
• He hasn't focused his volunteer efforts in any one area.
• He hasn't enjoyed any of his volunteer assignments.
• He does know, but just tells his parents that he has no idea.

8. Where does Larissa say the Old go when they are released?

• To Heaven
• Nobody knows except the Elders
• The House of the Very Old
• To another Community

9. Why is Jonas angry at Fiona in his dream?

• She is breaking the rules.
• She won't take him seriously.
• She is making fun of his eyes.
• She is angry at him.

10. How does Jonas describe his dream about Fiona and the Bathing Room?

• Pleasurable and confusing

• Frightening and confusing

• Confusing and funny

• Sad and anxious