The Giver Unit Quiz 3: Chapters 3-4

Reread this passage from chapter 3:

Lily knelt beside the basket [of the newchild]. "What did you say his name is? Gabriel? Hello, Gabriel," she said in a singsong voice. Then she giggled. "Oops," she whispered. "I think he's asleep." I guess I'd better be quiet."

Jonas turned to the school assignments on his desk. Some chance of that, he thought. Lily was never quiet. Probably she should hope for an Assignment as Speaker, so that she could sit in the office with the microphone all day, making announcements.

Based on this passage, how does Jonas feel about Lily's behavior in this scene?

• Jonas is annoyed by Lily's continuous talking.

• Jonas is impressed by her ability to soothe the newchild, Gabriel.

• Jonas is angry at Lily for interrupting his schoolwork.

• Jonas is apathetic about Lily; he doesn't even know she is there.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Reread the conversation between Jonas and Larissa on pages 39-40. ("Jonas thought Larissa had drifted into sleep..."through "...'But Roberto's life was wonderful!'")

Which piece of text evidence support the idea that Larissa trusts Jonas?

• "Larissa opened her eyes happily. "They told his whole life story before they released him.

• "Did you know Edna?" Jonas shook his head. He couldn't recall anyone named Edna.

• "Well, they tried to make her life sound meaningful, and of course," she added primly, "all lives are meaningful, I don't mean they aren't."

• Larissa lifted her head and looked around to make sure no one else was listening. Then she confided, "I don't think Edna was very smart."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the following excerpt from chapter 3:

"Oh, look," Lily squealed in delight. "Isn't he cute? Look how tiny he is! And he has funny eyes like yours, Jonas!" Jonas glared at her. He didn't like it that she had mentioned his eyes. He waited for his father to chastise Lily. But Father was busy unstrapping the carrying basket from the back of his bicycle. Jonas walked over to look...

Almost every citizen in the community had dark eyes. His parents did, and Lily did, and so did all of his group members and friends. But there were a few exceptions: Jonas himself and a female Five who he had noticed had the different, lighter eyes. No one mentioned such things; it was not a rule, but was considered rude to call attention to things that were unsettling or different about individuals. Lily, he decided, would have to learn that soon, or she would be called in for chastisement because of her insensitive chatter.

Which of the following is NOT something the reader can INFER from this excerpt?

• Dark eyes are preferred over light-colored eyes.

• Differences are not valued in this community.

• Children must learn to be polite; rudeness and insensitivity are not acceptable.

• Jonas dislikes Lily because he is different and she is not.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the excerpt below from chapter 4:

A male Eleven named Benjamin had done his entire nearly-Four years in the Rehabilitation Center, working with citizens who had been injured. It was rumored that he was as skilled now as the Rehabilitation Directors themselves, and that he had even developed some machines and methods to hasten rehabilitation. There was no doubt that Benjamin would receive his Assignment to that field and would possibly be permitted to bypass most of the training.

What is the meaning of the word hasten as it is used in this passage?

• to happen sooner than it normally would

• to fling with great force

• to repair immediately

• to slow down

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

At the beginning of chapter 4, the author tells the readers, "The freedom to choose where to spend those [volunteer] hours had always seemed a wonderful luxury to Jonas; other hours of the day were so carefully regulated."

Considering everything you've read so far in the story (chapter 2 and the beginning of 4 specifically), what is the purpose of allowing children to choose their volunteer hours?

• It should not surprise the reader that Jonas and the other children are allowed to choose their volunteer hours since they are allowed to choose how to spend most of their time; this is not unusual.

• By choosing where to spend this time, the elders of the community are able to assess where the child's strengths lie, and the elders can give assignments more accurately.

• While the volunteer hours are chosen by each child, what the elders and community members are most interested in is who the children want to spend their time with, so they can be given an Assignment with their friends.

• It is true that the Elevens are given some choice regarding their volunteer hours, but it doesn't seem in the text to serve a specific purpose. No one pays attention to where they go or what they do.

Read the following sentence:

While living in the community, the members follow strict guidelines for behavior.

What is the main verb in this sentence?

• While

• living

• members

• follow

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following sentences is written correctly? (HINT: look for subject/verb agreement)

• The children is anxious for their Assignments at the Ceremony of Twelve.

• Jonas's parents was speaking with Jonas about his feelings of apprehension.

• His friends are waiting to see if Jonas shows up at the House of the Old.

• Father were nervous about the fate of the newchild, Gabe.