Jonas’s feelings at the beginning of the novel can best be described as

uneasy because the Ceremony is approaching

happy because he is spending time with his friend Asher

afraid because his parents want to have a talk with him

Jonas took the apple from the Recreation Center because

he wanted to examine it further

he wanted to show it to his parents

he had forgotten it in his pocket

Which statement best describes the Ceremony of Twelve?

The Elevens are called up by number to receive Assignments

The Elevens are assigned to a new family unit

The Elevens must make speeches to the Community

Which statement best describes a “birthmother”?

She would give birth three times, and then have the boring job of a Laborer

She would eat good food, give birth three times, and then become a Nurturer

She would give birth to one male and one female, then live with Childless Adults

Jonas is awed when he sees the books at the Annex because

he can’t imagine what they could contain since he doesn’t know that history exists

in the Community, children are not allowed to visit the library

the books are colorful and he has only seen black, white, and gray books

Which description best describes Jonas’s training instructions?

He may lie, he may be rude, he may not apply for release

He may not lie, he may turn off the speaker, he may ask questions

He may be rude, he may lie, he may apply for medication whenever necessary

What happened to the last Receiver-in-Training?

She was released after five weeks, confusing the people with her memories

She released her memories back to The Giver, causing him pain

She applied for release and was denied

Why is it important for the Receiver to hold the memories?

so he can use them for wisdom to make decisions

so citizens can ask him questions about the past

so the Elders can make better spouse matches

Jonas’s parents are shocked to hear the word “love” because

it is a word designated not-to-be-spoken

it has become obsolete and meaningless

only the Elders are allowed to use the word

Jonas’s first lie to his parents led to which action?

he stopped taking his pill for the Stirrings

he moved Gabe into his room to sleep

he asked The Giver to share painful memories

How did The Giver use the memory of hunger to advise the Committee of Elders?

He advised them not to increase the number of births

He told them not to shoot down the airplane

He advised them that Gabe needed an extra year of nurturing

The memory of the elephant was upsetting for Jonas mainly because

He had never experienced violence before

He had never known about real animals before

The sound of the elephant’s roar was loud

Why was the “memory of the sail” important to the plot?

Jonas used that memory as part of his escape plan

It was Jonas’s first pleasurable memory after receiving many painful memories

It exposed Jonas and the reader to the fact that Gabriel could receive

Why does Jonas spend the night at the annex?

he wants to continue receiving memories from the Giver

he is upset after watching the twin’s release

he is frightened because he realizes people have no choices

How do Jonas and Gabriel escape the heat-seeking planes?

by cooling themselves with snow memories

Jonas’s biggest fear on his journey to Elsewhere is

that he will not be able to save Gabriel

that he will lose all of the memories

Which description best describes the climax of the novel?

the escape of Jonas and Gabriel

when Jonas receives the memory of warfare

when Jonas is given his assignment

Which statement best describes a theme of the novel?

If people aren’t allowed to make their own choices, they can lose many freedoms.

Jonas did not believe that people should be released.

People should use precise language so that they are not misunderstood.

What is the definition of skeptically?

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main job of The Giver in the community?

To enforce the community's rules

To hold and pass on the community's memories

To assign jobs to the citizens

To take care of the newborns

To lead the community council

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who performed their own release?

The Giver

Fiona

Asher

Jonas

Rosemary

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the only person who could say "I love you" to Jonas, and mean it?

The Giver

Fiona

Asher

Jonas

Rosemary

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed Recreation Director?

The Giver

Fiona

Asher

Jonas

Rosemary

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jonas receive at age nine?

comfort object

the Stirrings

bicycle

discipline wand

injection

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are people released?

comfort object

the Stirrings

bicycle

discipline wand

injection

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is used for chastisement?

comfort object

the Stirrings

bicycle

discipline wand

injection

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The Giver Quiz

What is the main job of The Giver in the community?

Who performed their own release?

Who is the only person who could say "I love you" to Jonas, and mean it?

Who was appointed Recreation Director?

What did Jonas receive at age nine?

How are people released?

What is used for chastisement?

The purpose of the pill is to end what?

What was the first memory that The Giver transmitted to Jonas?

What was Jonas's first color experience?

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