ShortCycleQuiz#4(StudyRunThrough)

Read the following excerpt: “It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened.

No. Wrong word, Jonas thought.”

1.) What does Lois Lowry, author of “The Giver,” suggest by this opening line of the story?

• Using correct and precise language is important.
• Jonas is not frightened.
• Jonas is confused.
• Fear is a bad thing in Jonas' community.

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2.) Based on what we know about Jonas’ community, why does Jonas decide that “apprehensive” is a better word for his feelings than “frightened” in chapter one?

• He didn’t really know what apprehensive meant but he thought it sounded like a more important word.
• He doesn’t want anyone to think he is afraid.
• Although he is nervous about the upcoming ceremony, he is also looking forward to it being over with and it’s important for him to be honest about his feelings.
• He didn’t want to be compared to Asher, another individual in the community who struggled with precision of language.

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3.) In chapter three, what is the MOST IMPORTANT REASON Jonas’s mother gives for discouraging Lily from becoming a Birthmother?

• She was afraid Lily would become lazy and out of shape.
• She would only get to experience five easy years of life, followed by hard, physical labor.
• She tells Lily that she wouldn’t get to keep her babies.
• The job of a birth mother didn’t hold a high status within the community.

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4.) The first eight (8) chapters of this book focus on the Ceremony of 12. In this community, why is this ceremony so important?

• It is where you received your freedom.
• It is where you received your diploma for graduating school.
• It is where you received your husband/wife.
• It is where you received your life job.

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5.) What textual evidence best supports the idea that Jonas thinks the community’s decision to make him the next Receiver of Memory was a mistake?

• “We are convinced that Jonas has the ability to acquire wisdom. This is what we looked for.”
• “Now was the moment when he would have to confess, to say, “No, I don’t. I can’t,” and...that he was not the right one at all.”
• “But when he looked out across the crowd, the sea of faces, the thing happened again.”
• “He blinked, and it was gone.”

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Read the following excerpt: “That’s right,” Lily said, laughing too.  “Like animals.” “Neither child knew what the word meant, exactly, but it was often used to describe someone uneducated or clumsy, who didn’t fit in.”

6.) What can you infer about Lily, Jonas, and their Community from the quote?

• They are mean people.
• Their vocabulary is limited.
• They are living in a different environment than we are used to.
• They like to tease others who are different than they are.

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7.) In chapter 2 of “The Giver,” Jonas’ parents mention that the names of newchildren are given during the Naming Ceremony in front of the entire community. What does this infer about children in the community?

• Children aren't that important.
• The children's biological parents do not get to name their own children.
• The process of naming children is difficult.
• The committee doesn't have that much power.

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8.) Which of the following BEST describes Jonas’ job in the community?

• a wise advisor who has a wealth of knowledge
• a useless position who spends his days having fun
• a disrespected employee who doesn't do anything important
• a smart dude who amasses knowledge just for the thrill of it

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9.) Which of the following BEST describes the first memory the Giver shares with Jonas?

• Christmas time
• a sled ride
• a blizzard
• a sunburn

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10.) Of all the rules shared with Jonas for his new job, which one shocked him the most?

• You can no longer share your dreams.
• You may lie.
• You may not ask for release.
• You cannot talk with others about your training.

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