The Giver Novel Assessment Honors

Which is NOT a reason that someone may be released?

• reward
• punishment
• infant not thriving
• elderly

Who decides each Twelve's assignment?

• the Twelve themself
• the Twelve's parents
• The Giver
• The Elders

Which is NOT a quality that the Receiver-in-Training must possess? 

• integrity
• sense of humor
• courage
• Capacity to See Beyond

Which of the following was NOT eliminated when the community went to Sameness?

• hills
• different types of food
• colors
• weather patterns

Choose the best description of the Giver.

• agrees with the community's structures
• works with Mother
• does not get along with Jonas
• holds the community's memories

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How has the setting of the novel affected the personalities of the community?

• It has made them eager for change.

• It has made them question the future.

• It has made them comfortable and accepting of their lives.

• It has made them angry and searching for answers.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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.

Which character works at the Recreation Center?

• Jonas

• Gabe

• Asher

• Fiona

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the overall theme of the novel?

• Freedom.

• The importance of making good friends.

• A boy risks his life to save his community and a young child.

• The importance of individuality and being able to achieve your goals and dreams in life.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

1. In Jonas's society, it is rude to "call attention to things that were unsettling or different about individuals." What trait do Jonas and Gabe have that is unusual in Jonas's society?

• They are LEFT HANDED (Most people in the community are right-handed)

• They have PALE EYES (Most people in the community have dark eyes)

• They have FRECKLES (Most people in the community have no freckles)

• They are MUGGLES (Most people in the community are wizards)