The Giver Chapters 1-18

Which of the following is NOT a rule that governs Jonas's community?

• Anyone who "inconveniences the learning community" must make a public apology.

• Every family member must share their feelings at a nightly ritual.

• It was written in the rules that each Family Unit could only have 2 children, 1 female and 1 male.

• Each child must express their love to their family every morning at breakfast.

“It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened.  No. Wrong word, Jonas thought.” What does the author suggest by this opening line?

• The precision of emotion is important.
• Jonas is confused.
• Jonas is not frightened.
• Fear is a bad thing in Jonas' community.

When the Chief Elder states "We thank you for your childhood" after each assignment is given, it suggests that

• their childhood is over and a new phase of life will begin.

• childhood is the most important stage of life in the community.

• childhood is pointless.

• childhood is to be forgotten about.

Which of the following are a part of Jonas' new job description?

• He is prohibited from sharing his dreams.
• He is not allowed to discuss his training with anyone.
• He is allowed to lie.
• All of the above.

Which type of release is viewed positively?

• Release of constant trangressors

• Release of weak newborns

• Release of old, well lived, elders.

What is unusual about the way families are set up?

• Families were chosen by the Committee of Elders

• Birthmothers never get to see their children

• There is one male and one female child in each family unit

• All of the above

What is mandatory for all families to do at the table each evening?

• Tell their feelings

• Say a prayer

• Chant a saying

• Hold hands

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does Jonas call the person who is in charge of his job training?

• The Reciever

• The Boss

• The Giver

• The Memory Passer

What happened to Jonas at the Ceremony of Twelve?

• His number was skipped when assignments were given

• He didn't hear the assignments of the people from number 20 on

• He walked out of the ceremony

• He was called last and given the job of The Reciever

What ritual was Jonas now exempt from?

• Sharing feelings

• Sharing Dreams

• Mealtimes

• Bike Riding