The Giver, Chapter 3

What is different about Jonas' eyes?

• They are so dark you can't see the pupil

• They are all white

• They are pale

• One eye has a birthmark in it.

What is different about the newchild, Gabe?

• He had dark hair like Lily.

• He has pale eyes like Jonas.

• He had a birthmark on his arm.

• He had one pale eye and one dark eye.

What kind of animal is the newchild’s comfort object?

• Tiger

• Owl

• Elephant

• Hippo

Select True or False:

It's rude to call attention to things that are unsettling or different about individuals.

• True

• False

Who gives birth to newchildren in the community?

• The mother from the Family Unit

• They are scientifically made

• Birthmothers

• The Twelves

Why does Lily's mother believe that there is no honor in being a birth mother?

• It is not a glamorous job

• You have to be in a lot of pain

• They are only a birth mother for 3 years

• It is not an important job in the community

What is the job of the Speaker? 

• To announce when there is Danger

• To remind the community of the rules 

• To point out when someone isn't following the rules

• All of these

Why was Asher required to play catch?

• His parents wanted him to

• He needed to practice for the team

• To improve his hand-eye coordination

• He didn't have to, he just liked to

What did Jonas take from the Recreation Area and was reminded by public announcement not to do again?

• A pencil

• A banana

• An apple

• An orange

What happened to Jonas' apple?

• it changed when he was playing catch

• it got bruised

• it was sour

• it got dirty