The Giver Introduction Quiz

Who is the author of The Giver?

• Lois Lowry

• Walter Lord

• Suzanne Collins

Which of the following choices is NOT a theme in The Giver?

• Utopia vs. Dystopia

• Unity vs. Individuality

• Communism vs. Socialism

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Which of the following choices is the definition of a utopia?

• A world that appears to be perfect, but is not.

• A perfect place where people can lead perfect lives. 

• A fictional society.

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The Giver's genre is which of the following choices?

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Horror

Which of the following choices is NOT a characteristic of a science fiction book?

• Always has happy endings.

• Based on real or imaginary scientific ideas.

• New inventions – life, transportation, cures.

True or False: The Giver is a non-fiction book.

• True

• False

What is the setting of The Giver?

• In a galaxy far, far away.

• In the future in a place much like Earth.

• In the past when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

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Which of the following choices is not a characteristic of The Giver's setting?

• All have a job for which they are especially suited.

• The elderly and newest members are lovingly cared for.

• The characters live in a dystopian society.

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What is the main conflict in The Giver?

• Jonas vs. Society

• Jonas vs. Himself

• Jonas vs. The Giver

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The word utopia was derived from which of the following languages?

• Latin

• Greek

• Spanish

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