THE GIVER chapters 1-10

1. In Jonas's society, it is rude to "call attention to things that were unsettling or different about individuals." What trait do Jonas and Gabe have that is unusual in Jonas's society?

• They are LEFT HANDED (Most people in the community are right-handed)

• They have PALE EYES (Most people in the community have dark eyes)

• They have FRECKLES (Most people in the community have no freckles)

• They are MUGGLES (Most people in the community are wizards)

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of the following most likely explains why the author included the story of Asher mixing up the words “snack” and “smack”?

• This story explains why Asher is not given an assignment: he did not pass his classes.

• This story explains why Asher is so serious as an older child: he was often in trouble when he was younger.

• This story introduces the idea that precise language is very important, and is taught to children from a very young age.

• This story introduces “the discipline wand” and the concept that young children are beaten for mistakes as simple as mixing up words.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.4.1

Match the age level and Ceremony gift.

• Sevens

• jacket with smaller buttons and pockets
• Ones

• bicycles
• Eights

• jacket buttoned down the back
• Nines

• name and parents
• Fours, Fives, Sixes

• jacket buttoned in the front

Match the age level and Ceremony gift.

Tens

Male Elevens

• Female Elevens

• longer trousers with a pocket
• Tens

• assignment (job)
• Twelves

• new undergarments
• Male Elevens

• had long hair cut off

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Match the item and what is symbolized.

• long trousers with a pocket

• carrying a calculator in school
• jacket buttoned down the back

• moving out into the community
• bicycles

• maturity and keeping track of possessions
• jacket with smaller buttons, pockets

• help each other, learn interdependence

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Match the item and what is symbolized.

• new undergarments

• a more mature style
• assignment

• independence and growing up
• jacket buttoned in the front

• taking on adult responsibilities
• had long hair cut off

• bodily changes

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What assignment did Asher get?

• A. He was named Language Coordinator.

• B. He was named Sanitation Laborer.

• C. He was named Junior Partner in the Law Office.

• D. He was named Assistant Director of Recreation.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

True or False: The Chief Elder called Jonas's number, then told him to wait for last to get his Assignment.

• A. True

• B. False

Answer explanation

Jonas' number was skipped during the ceremony, then they called on him last to get his assignment.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the most alarming or surprising difference between The Receiver's dwelling and Jonas'?

• The bed.
• The luxurious fabrics.
• The curved table legs.
• The books.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

Whose memories is The Giver transmitting to Jonas?

• Those of the whole world and generations before him

• The Giver's memories from his childhood to now

• Jonas' childhood memories that he has forgotten

• Those of Jonas' family history

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CCSS.RL.5.1