The Giver and Utilitarianism

What philosophical ideas does Lois Lowry explore in The Giver?

• Utilitarianism and Liberty

• Existentialism and Nihilism

• Idealism and Realism

• Rationalism and Empiricism

What is the main principle of Utilitarianism?

• Maximizing individual freedom

• Creating the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people

• Ensuring equal distribution of resources

• Promoting self-interest above all

Who is John Stuart Mill?

• A 19th-century philosopher who developed Utilitarianism

• The author of The Giver

• A character in The Giver

• A scientist known for his work on liberty

What book did John Stuart Mill write about individual freedom?

• Utilitarianism

• On Liberty

• The Giver

• The Republic

How does the community in The Giver ensure happiness and safety?

• By encouraging competition

• By promoting individualism

• By using rules and controls

• By allowing complete freedom

What is the primary setting of Lois Lowry's The Giver?

• A dystopian society

• A utopian society

• A futuristic city

• A medieval village

What is the main theme explored in John Stuart Mill's On Liberty?

• Economic freedom

• Political freedom

• Individual freedom

• Religious freedom

What role does the Receiver of Memory play in The Giver?

• To enforce the community's rules

• To hold all past memories of the world

• To lead the community

• To teach children

How does Jonas feel about becoming the new Receiver of Memory?

• Excited and eager

• Indifferent

• Confused and apprehensive

• Angry and rebellious

What is the significance of the color red in The Giver?

• It represents danger

• It symbolizes love and passion

• It is the first color Jonas sees, symbolizing awakening

• It is the color of the community's flag