the giver

Jonas lives in a community that is described as ;

• Chaotic and unpredictable

• Uniform and controlled

• Full of vibrant colors

• Focused on self-expression

What is the significant of the Ceremony of Twelve?

• It celebrates the coming of age for Twelves

• It allows Twelves to choose their career

• It assigns spouses to Twelves

• It releases memories to Twelves

Jonas feels different from others because of his ;

• Height

• Lighter colored eyes

• intelligence

• artistic ability

The giver is the only person who possesses memories of the past. Why is the important?

• To entertain the community with stories

• To understand the present and avoid past mistakes

• To control the community with fear tactics

• To provide comfort to those who feel lost

Jonas's name "Jonas" is similar to the word "donor". Why might the author have chosen this name?

• it foreshadows Jonas's role as a leader

• It emphasizes Jonas's rebellious nature

• It highlights Jonas's connection to the community

• It suggests Jonas will be a Receiver of Something else

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Jonas's lighter eyes create a physical difference in a community that values Sameness. This paradox contributes most to :

• A sense of belonging for Jonas within the community

• A growing sense of isolation and a questioning of the status quo

• Increased respect from his peers for his unique characteristic

• A desire to conform and blend in with everyone else

The Ceremony of Twelve eliminates personal choice in careers. This raises ethical concerns about :

• The community's ability to efficiently assign jobs

• The potential for unfulfilled potential and lack of individual expression

• The fairness of the selection process for different roles

• The possibility of people choosing careers they're not suited for

The "Newchild" term has a double meaning that indicates:

• A joyful future for the released child

• A potential hidden truth about the fate of those released

• The community's commitment to starting anew with each generation

• A punishment for the parents who failed to raise the child properly

The community's strict language rules might impact critical thinking by:

• Encouraging clear and concise communication

• Limiting the vocabulary available to express couples ideas

• Promoting a more objective and logical way of thinking

• Having no significant impact on critical thinking ability

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Jonas's community enforces controls in several ways. Choose two that apply :

• Encouraging self-expression and individuality

• Assigning jobs based on suitability and enforcing uniform clothing

• allowing strong emotions and open communication

• Promoting competition and personal achievement