The Giver Assessment

What is the primary theme of "The Giver" by Lois Lowry?

• The importance of technology in society

• The struggle between freedom and control

• The role of education in personal growth

• The impact of war on communities

In "The Giver," what inference can be made about the society's view on emotions?

• They value emotions as they enhance personal connections.

• They see emotions as dangerous and unnecessary.

• They encourage the expression of emotions in public.

• They believe emotions are key to professional success.

How does Jonas's character contrast with that of his friend Asher?

• Jonas is cautious and serious, while Asher is playful and carefree.

• Jonas is outgoing and sociable, while Asher is shy and introverted.

• Jonas dislikes rules, while Asher enjoys following them.

• Jonas is uninterested in learning, while Asher loves acquiring new knowledge.

What is the climax of "The Giver"?

• Jonas's selection as the Receiver of Memories

• Jonas discovering the truth about the "releases"

• The Ceremony of Twelve

• Jonas's escape from the community

What can be inferred about the role of the family unit in the society depicted in "The Giver"?

• Families are formed through biological connections.

• Families are deeply emotional and supportive units.

• Families are assigned by the community for stability.

• Families have the freedom to choose their members.

How does the character of The Giver compare to that of Jonas's father?

• Both are nurturing and compassionate towards others.

• Both strictly adhere to the community's rules.

• The Giver is burdened with memories, while Jonas's father lacks this depth.

• The Giver is indifferent to the community's rules, unlike Jonas's father.

What part of the plot reveals the truth about the community's practice of "release"?

• When Jonas receives the memory of war

• During Jonas's training sessions with The Giver

• When Jonas watches the release of the infant on video

• At the Ceremony of Twelve

Which theme is best illustrated by Jonas's ability to see color in a colorless world?

• The power of knowledge

• The dangers of conformity

• The necessity of rules

• The importance of nature

What inference can be made about the community's attitude towards the past?

• They value learning from historical mistakes.

• They are indifferent to historical events.

• They prefer to keep the past hidden to maintain control.

• They celebrate historical events annually.

How does Fiona's character contrast with that of Jonas?

• Fiona is more accepting of the community's rules, while Jonas questions them.

• Fiona is less skilled in her assignments than Jonas.

• Fiona is adventurous and rebellious, unlike Jonas.

• Fiona dislikes children, while Jonas feels compassion for them.