The Giver- Chapters 1-8 Quiz

Which element from the Giver aligns with the dystopian characteristic "citizens have a fear of the outside world"?

• Jonas is very careful about using the correct words when speaking.

• Career Assignments are decided upon by the Committee of Elders.

• All homes have a speaker, and all conversations are monitored.

• The community is panicked when an unauthorized aircraft flies overhead.

Which element from The Giver aligns with the dystopian characteristic "citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance"?

• Each dwelling has a speaker, and all conversations are monitored.

• Career Assignments are decided upon by the Committee of Elders.

• The community is fearful when an unauthorized jet flies overhead.

• Community members must apply for a spouse or for a child.

Which element from The Giver aligns with the dystopian characteristic "citizens conform to uniform expectations"?

• A yearly Ceremony determines what milestone all children will reach.

• Citizens must follow a daily schedule.

• Citizens must complete mandatory volunteer hours.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is the only time Release is an event to be celebrated?

• The release of a Newchild.

• The release of the Old.

• The release of a citizen with repeated infractions in the community.

• When a citizen applies for Release.

What process does the Committee of Elders use when determining the Assignment for each Twelve?

• They interview their parents to determine each Twelve's strengths and weaknesses.

• They monitor them over the first twelve years of their lives to determine their strengths and weaknesses.

• They ask the Twelves to apply to the positions that interest them the most.

• The put them wherever positions have opened up due to Release of certain citizens.

Why is Jonas apprehensive about the potential Assignment he will receive at the Ceremony of Twelve?

• He doesn't want to become an adult and leave his childhood behind.

• He doesn't want to be given an assignment; he would rather choose for himself.

• He doesn't like any of the available Assignments and knows he will dislike whatever they choose for him.

• He is not sure what Assignment the Committee will select for him since he hasn't shown a strong talent or interest in any one area.

Why is Jonas's father concerned about Newchild number thirty-six (Gabriel)?

• The Newchild is not putting on the expected amount of weight for his age.

• The Newchild has pale eyes.

• The Newchild is not sleeping soundly through the night.

• Both A and C

Which of the following serves as evidence that some Assignments are looked down upon in this Community?

• Lily's mother scolds her when she says she wants to be a birth mother.

• Jonas' father says the Committee rarely makes mistakes, but there is an appeal process if necessary.

• Jonas doesn't know what Assignment he will receive and that makes him apprehensive.

• Volunteer hours help the Committee decide what Assignment will best suited to each Twelve.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What caused Jonas to take the apple from the Recreation Center?

• He was hungry and there wasn't enough food provided at home.

• He was testing to see if the Committee of Elders really do see everything.

• The apple inexplicably changed, and he wanted to study it so he could understand.

• He wanted to bring it to Lily as a gift.

In what way is The House of the Old similar to the Nurturing Center?

• Caretakers bathe both the Old and the Newchildren.

• Caretakers feed both the Old and the Newchildren.

• Both places focus on creating an atmosphere of comfort.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3