The Giver

At the beginning of the story, Jonas is thinking about something that frightened him in the past. What was he frightened by?

• Strange objects in the sky

• A virus outbreak

• A plane flying over the community

• Sharing emotions at dinner

In the structured community in which he lives, what do families have to do at dinner?

• Pray before the meal

• Share their food with each other

• Help prepare the meal together

• Share an emotion they felt that day

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What does Jonas's father do as a job?

• He is a Nurturer.

• He is a doctor.

• He is a lawyer.

• He works with the Old.

There is a child who is not adapting to life well at Jonas's father's job. Why can't Jonas's family have another child live with them?

• Their house isn't big enough.

• His parents think two children are enough.

• Each family can only have two children, a boy and a girl.

• There is not enough food in the community for more children.

What is Jonas apprehensive, or worried, about?

• The Ceremony of Twelve when he will go to a new school.

• The Ceremony of Twelve when he will be assigned a career.

• His sister's Ceremony of Nine when shed gets a new bike.

• The Ceremony of One for the child in his father's care.

What kind of mistakes does Jonas's friend often make that is considered a significant mistake?

• He makes language errors.

• He doesn't do his school work.

• He forgets where he leaves things.

• He mixes up people's names.

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What are "comfort objects" in Jonas's community?

• Pillows and blankets

• Baby bottles

• Stuffed animals

• A warm cup of tea

What physical trait do Jonas and the baby, Gabe, have in common?

• Dark-colored eyes

• A dark complexion

• Long fingers

• Light-colored eyes

Jonas's sister, Lily, says she would like to be a Birthmother, but her mother discourages this. Why?

• She says carries little honor.

• She says it's a hard job.

• She says it is a job that lasts a long time.

• She says it is not a fulfilling job.

Why did Jonas take an apple from school?

• He was hungry.

• He saw that it had changed in a way.

• He wanted to show it to the baby, Gabe.

• He wanted to give it to his sister.