The Giver: Ch. 3-5

What is different about Jonas' eyes?

• they are darker than everyone else's

• they are all white (missing the iris and pupil)

• they are more pale than everyone else's

• one eye has a birthmark in it

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

What kind of animal is the newchild’s comfort object?

• tiger

• owl

• elephant

• hippo

TRUE or FALSE: In Jonas's community, it's rude to call attention to things that are unsettling or different about individuals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why does Lily's mother believe that there is no honor in being a birth mother?

• it is not a glamorous job

• you have to experience a lot of pain

• they are only a birth mother for 3 years

• it is not an important job within the community

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.9A

Why was Asher required to play catch?

• his parents wanted him to

• he needed to practice for the team

• to improve his hand-eye coordination

• he didn't have to, but chose to

What did Jonas take from the Recreation Area and was reminded by public announcement not to do again?

(Hint/Somewhat Important Connection for the symbolism of this object: do you know the story about Adam & Eve and how the ___ is the symbol of knowledge? and how the devil convinced Eve to take/eat the ___ and that is how they got cast out of Eden?)

• a pencil

• a banana

• an apple

• an orange

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Where does Jonas go to volunteer at the beginning of Chapter 4?

• the Birthing Center

• the Department of Justice

• the House of the Old

• the Childcare Center

Jonas's female friend is named

• Ashlyn

• Fiona

• Lily

• Faith

Which is the best indication that Jonas is developing as a character in Chapter 4?

• He is being responsible by completing his volunteer hours well ahead of time.

• He is questioning (and even somewhat disagreeing with) the norms in his society, such as with nakedness and wondering where people go when they are released.

• 
  He is riding to The House of the Old by himself.

• He is about to turn 12, just like his friends.

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What morning ritual does the family engage in?

• the reflect on and share their feelings

• they tell each other their dreams

• they exercise before eating breakfast

• they pray and practice their daily devotionals