The Giver - Chapters 1 & 2

At the start of the book, what word does Jonas use to describe his feelings about the Ceremony of Twelve?

• • Frightened

• • Apprehensive

• Worried

• Ambivalent

What happened to the pilot who flew too close to the community a year ago?

• He was suspended.

• He was promoted.

• He was given a new job in the community.

• He was released.

The first time we see Jonas’ family performing the Telling of Feelings, what feeling does his sister Lily talk about?

• • Joy

• Sadness

• Love

• • Anger

What do older siblings do for younger siblings, even though it’s technically against the rules?

• • Give them extra dessert

• Teach them to swim

• • Give bike-riding lessons

• Do their homework

How is official news disseminated to the members of Jonas’ community?

• • Email

• • Loudspeakers

• Papal decree

• Holograms

How many children are born in Jonas’ community each year?

• • 25

• 100

• • 50

• It varies

What are the two occasions when "release" is not a punishment?

• The elderly and a newchild.

• The unintelligent.

• The ones who break the rules.

• The self-centered and mean.

What is Jonas's father's role in the community?

• A member of the Department of Justice

• The Giver

• A Nurturer

• Pilot