Exploring Ch. 1-4 The Giver

What is the main setting of the first four chapters of "The Giver" by Lois Lowry?

• A futuristic city

• A small village

• A dystopian community

• A rural farm

Which of the following best describes the theme introduced in the early chapters of "The Giver"?

• The importance of individuality

• The value of freedom

• The role of memory

• The significance of family

Identify the type of figurative language used in the following sentence from "The Giver": "The community was a perfect machine, each part working in harmony."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What conflict does Jonas face in the first four chapters of "The Giver"?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

Which event marks the beginning of Jonas's internal conflict in "The Giver"?

• The Ceremony of Twelve

• The apple incident

• His conversation with Asher

• His dream about Fiona

How does the author use the setting to enhance the theme of control in "The Giver"?

• By describing the natural landscape

• By detailing the community's strict rules

• By focusing on the weather patterns

• By highlighting the community's architecture

What inference can be made about Jonas's feelings towards the community's rules?

• He fully supports them without question.

• He is beginning to question their fairness.

• He is indifferent to them.

• He is afraid of them.

Summarize the main events of Chapter 1 in "The Giver."

• Jonas receives his assignment and feels anxious.

• Jonas reflects on the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve and recalls a frightening incident.

• Jonas has a conversation with The Giver about memories.

• Jonas and his family discuss their feelings at dinner.

Analyze how the author uses the apple incident to foreshadow future events in "The Giver."

• It shows Jonas's rebellious nature.

• It hints at Jonas's unique ability to see beyond.

• It reveals the community's strict rules.

• It demonstrates Jonas's friendship with Asher.

Explain how Jonas's relationship with his family contributes to the theme of conformity in "The Giver."

• His family encourages him to be different.

• His family supports his individuality.

• His family follows the community's rules without question.

• His family often breaks the community's rules.