The Giver: Vocabulary and Comprehension

Why was Jonas feeling apprehensive about the Ceremony of Twelve?

• He was afraid of being released.

• He was worried about Gabe.

• He had no idea what Assignment the Elders would give him.

What ritual did Jonas' family unit do every evening after dinner?

• They share what they dreamed the night before.

• They share feelings they experienced that day.

• They practiced seeing-beyond together.

What kind of job is a Nurturer?

• Taking care of the elderly in the House of the Old.

• Taking care of the newchildren.

• Taking care of the lawns and yards in the community.

In Jonas' community, what is the difference between an Elder, and an elderly person?

• The elderly lead the community, while Elders are released.

• The elderly live in the House of Old together, while Elders are the important leaders.

• Elders took care of the newchildren, while elderly people shared their memories.

As the new Assistant Director of Recreation, what would Asher be in charge of?

• He would help re-create memories for the community.

• He would be responsible for creating menus for the new children.

• He would be in charge of games and free time for the community.

Jonas brought home an apple (against the rules), because something happened that left him feeling bewildered. What happened with that apple?

• He saw someone from the past eating an apple.

• He felt sick to his stomach, because it reminded him of a painful memory.

• He saw the color red, before he knew what colors were.

Which of these situations would cause the most disgrace to a citizen's family, if it happened?

• A family member was released for breaking the rules three times.

• A child rode a bicycle before they were the acceptable age.

• At the Ceremony of Twelve, a girl is assigned as Birthmother.

What type of infraction did Asher often commit throughout his childhood?

• He often hid food and took home to eat.

• He played war and pretended to shoot other children.

• He was not careful with his word choices, which his community called "precision of language".

What chastisement was frequently used on small children, and on the elderly, for infractions such as rudeness?

• They got no snack that day.

• They were hit with a "discipline wand" on the hands or legs.

• They were released.

When the Elders noticed that a child had a special aptitude, what would they often decide to do?

• The Elders didn't really pay attention to individual people, they only cared about the Rules.

• The Elders would chastise them, or release them if it was severe.

• The Elders would give them an Assignment that made use of their skills and interests.