Copy of The Giver – Quiz Chapters 10 - 16

Where does the Receiver live?

• next to the recreation center
• near the law offices
• next to the house of the old
• near the school

What is unusual about the Receiver’s door?

• It is always left open.
• It is painted a darker color than the others.
• It has windows on the top.
• It has a lock on it.

How does the Receiver (now the Giver) feel about transmitting the memories to Jonas?

• He is upset that the elders picked Jonas for this position.
• He is unsure whether Jonas is mature enough for the position.
• He is tired from having to carry the memories, and is anxious to get started.
• He is angry that he has to part with the memories, and wants Jonas to wait..

The Giver said that there is honor in his title, but little power. What did he mean by these words?

• People respect him, but he is not allowed to move away.
• People act like they respect him, but they really don’t.
• People respect him, but he can’t really make big changes in the community.
• People don’t respect him because he refuses to make any changes in the community.

Why was Jonas’s second memory painful?

• He learned about sadness.
• He learned about sunburn.
• He learned about crying.
• He learned about headaches.

What does the Giver believe led to the downfall of the previous Receiver?

• She was given too much freedom.
• She wasn’t provided with a list of rules.
• She broke too many of the rules.
• She was given too many painful memories.

Why was Jonas uneasy at breakfast?

• He did not like the eggs his mother made for him.
• He was angry at Lily and did not want to speak with her.
• He was afraid his parents would ask him to share his dreams.
• He forgot to make his bed before coming down for breakfast.

How is Gabe coming along?

• He is perfectly normal now.
• He sleeps through the night, but he is still fussy.
• He is having trouble learning to recognize objects.
• He seems to be thriving, but is having trouble sleeping through the night.

Why is the Giver’s job so important?

• because if he didn’t hold the memories, people would want to leave the community
• because if he didn’t hold the memories, they would be very painful for the community
• because if he didn’t make all of the decisions, people wouldn’t know what to do
• because if he didn’t create jobs for everyone, people would be without work

How long has it been since the last Receiver was released?

• 5 years
• 7 years
• 10 years
• 12 years