The Giver - Chapter 1

What was Jonas beginning to feel as December approached?

• Excited

• Frightened

• Happy

• Angry

What did Jonas see in the sky that made him feel frightened a year ago?

• A flock of birds

• A hot air balloon

• An unidentified aircraft

• A shooting star

What were the citizens ordered to do when the aircraft appeared?

• Run to the riverbank

• Go into the nearest building and stay there

• Gather in the town square

• Leave the community

What did the voice over the speakers instruct the citizens to do with their bicycles?

• Ride them to safety

• Leave them where they are

• Lock them up

• Hide them

What explanation was given for the aircraft's appearance?

• It was a new type of cargo plane

• It was a military exercise

• A Pilot-in-Training had made a wrong turn

• It was a weather observation plane

What did Jonas do with his bike when he heard the instructions from the speakers?

• He rode it to the riverbank

• He left it on its side on the path

• He locked it up

• He hid it in the bushes

What was the final message from the speakers regarding the Pilot-in-Training?

• He will be promoted

• He will be released

• He will be given another chance

• He will be fined

How did Jonas feel when he saw the community silent and waiting?

• Excited

• Relieved

• Frightened

• Indifferent

What was Asher required to do after arriving late to the classroom?

• Write an essay

• Make a public apology

• Clean the classroom

• Sing the national anthem

Why did Asher say he got distracted while riding along near the hatchery?

• He saw a group of children playing

• He was thinking about his homework

• He saw salmon separating

• He was listening to music