The Giver Chapters 1-5

Why is Jonas apprehensive at the beginning of the story?

• Jonas is afraid of being released which is the ultimate punishment uin his community.
• Jonas is worried about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve because he doesn't know what his assignment will be.
• Jonas is nervous because he is forced to share his feelings with his family every night after dinner.
• Jonas is excited to be celebrating his 12th birthday with all of his other school mates who are turning 12. 

What does the word release mean as it is used in the story so far?

• Being released means that you are free to do whatever you want in the community.
• Being released means that you are going to be punished by the Committee of Elders and will likely go to a prison cell. 
• Being released means that you will be set free from prison so you can go home.
• The only thing that we know about being released is that it is the highest punishment or is done to the sick or elderly. 

Which statement below best describes the setting of The Giver?

• The Giver is set on another planet in the year 2048 
• The Giver is set in a small neighborhood in the 1980s. 
• The Giver is set in a highly controlled and ordered community sometime in the future.
• The Giver is set on a fun and exciting tropical island.

Jonas's father was assigned the role of Nurturer. What did he share with his family at the evening sharing ritual?

• Father shared that he was worried about a new child that was not thriving in his care.

• Father shared that he was worried he would get fired soon.

• Father shared that he hated his job as a nurturer.

• Father shared that he was falling in love with one of the infants he was caring for.

What are important jobs of The Committee of Elders?

• The Committee of Elders makes major decisions for the community.

• The Committee of Elders make all of the rules for the community.

• The Committee of Elders decides what assignments are given to each Twelve

• All are true

Jonas's community is highly controlled by rules and procedures.  Which piece of text evidence does not support this?

• Members in the community are required to share their feelings at a nightly ritual.
• All citizens are assigned their role/job by a Committee of Elders at their Ceremony of Twelve. 
• There are loudspeakers and announcements in the community that give orders and chastisements to the citizens. 
• The members of all families must always show lots of emotions and love to each other every day.

Ceremonies take place over two days in December for all kids ages 1-12. Which statement below can we infer about The Ceremony of Twelve based on what you know so far from reading chapters 1-4?

• The Ceremony of Twelve is a biggest and most fun of all of the ceremonies.

• The Ceremony of Twelve marks the ending of childhood for the the 11 year olds.

• The Ceremony of Twelve is special because 11 year olds finally get to ride a bike.

• The Ceremony of Twelve is one that all of the kids look forward to so they can finally be with friends.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that a citizen would be released from Jonas's community.

• A citizen could be released if he/she has broken an important rules too many times.

• A citizen could be released if he/she is at the end of his/her life and ready to leave The House of Old

• A citizen could be released if he/she can not commit to having a family

• A new baby could be released if it was failing to thrive and grow.

Why is Jonas so apprehensive about what role the Committee of Elders will assign him to?

• He is uncertain because he hasn't really focused his energy on one particular volunteer job.

• Jonas doesn't trust The Elders to make a wise choice

• Jonas only wants to be a pilot and will not be happy with any other job.

• Jonas wants to please his parents.

What is so unusual about the baby Gabe?

• He is an alien
• He is bald 
• He is very large for his age
• He has blue eyes