The Giver: Ch. 1-2

Why is Jonas worried about the upcoming ceremony?

• He is afraid that he will be assigned the job of laborer.

• He is afraid that it will “change his life”.

• He is afraid that he will never see Asher again.

• He is afraid that he will become “cold and cruel”.

How did Jonas feel when he saw the jet?

• excited

• bored

• nervous

• distracted

What does it mean to be “released”?

• to do something wrong

• to be forced to leave the community

• to be healed or relieved of pain

• to have chains or some other form of punishment removed

What happened to the pilot who flew too close to the community a year ago?

• he was suspended from his job

• he was promoted

• he was given a new job

• he was released

On what two occasions is "being released" not a punishment? (It still happens, but it's not necessary the fault of the person.)

• those who are physically or mentally handicapped

• those who are elderly or a newchild

• those who are unintelligent and/or defiant

• those who are self-centered and mean

What is the ritual they have as a family every evening?

• telling of feelings

• prayer before meals

• watching the news

• studying the community guidelines

Why was Lily angry with the visiting community of Sevens?

• they weren't following the rules

• they were too quiet

• they were not sharing their food

• they talked too loud

What is wrong with one of the newborns in the community?

• he is not growing fast enough

• he is not eating

• he is not breathing on his own

• he does not cry

How old is Jonas?

• 13

• 10

• 8

• 11

What is Jonas and his parents private conversation about?

• Christmas Celebration

• Celebration of 12

• Easter Celebration

• Celebration of Giving Thanks