Ch. 1 & 2-The Giver

What was the unidentified aircraft that Jonas remembers at the beginning of the story?

• Superman to the rescue

• Bird flying south for the winter

• A pilot in training

What is wrong with the new child that Jonas's father talks about? (Choose all that apply)

• He is mean to the other children.

• He isn't growing as fast as he should.

• He isn't sleeping soundly.

What does Jonas's best friend, Asher, do that gets him in trouble? (check all that apply)

• He speaks too fast and mixes up his words.

• He's often late.

• He steals the other children's food.

What happened to the pilot at the beginning of the story?

• He was released.

• He delivered the supplies safely.

• He crashed the plane.

What is the ritual that Jonas's family does at the end of their evening meal?

• Go for a walk

• Tell their feelings

• Pray to the elders of the community

How did the members of Jonas's community feel when the plane flew over the community?

• Excited

• Angry

• Frightened

What is Jonas's father's job?

• Shopkeeper

• Nurturer

• Bicycle repair

What happens to Jonas's sister, Lily, that makes her angry?

• Someone steals her lunch.

• A boy at school pushes her down.

• A boy cuts the line at the slide.

Were the community's newchildren named by their parents?

• yes

• no

Did families receive their newchildren at a public ceremony?

• yes

• no