The Giver

What was Asher's life assignment?

• Caretaker in the House of Old
• Birthmother
• Assistant Director of Recreation
• Engineer

Jonas was "selected" for what assignment?

• Receiver of Pain
• Receiver of Memory
• Receiver of Gifts
• Receiver of Thoughts

Who will train Jonas?

• His father, as all males are trained by their fathers
• The Chief Elder of the community
• Asher, because part of his assignment involves training
• The current Receiver in the community

What happened to the previous female who was selected to be the Receiver?

• The girl resigned and was willingly released from the community.
• The girl was kidnapped ten years ago, and no one has seen her since.
• The selection was a success; however, the girl disappeared.
• The selection failed; no one knows what happened to her.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Receiver?

• intelligence
• wisdom
• intense fear
• courage

How did Jonas feel about his interaction with Asher after the Ceremony?

• He was excited for Asher, but Asher was jealous of Jonas's assignment.
• Jonas was excited for Asher, but he felt like things weren't quite the same.
• He was jealous of Asher's assignment, so Jonas was rude to Asher.
• Jonas was hopeful about all of the time he and Asher would get to spend together.

How many sheets of paper were in Jonas's folder?

• 5
• 50
• 1
• 10

How much recreation time was allowed in Jonas's schedule?

• apparently none
• 1-2 hours each day
• 5 hours each week
• 1 day each week

Was Jonas allowed to apply for medication?

• Yes, only if his illness or injury takes place in the wilderness.
• Yes, only if his illness or injury is unrelated to his training.
• No, he can never apply for medication.
• Yes, only if his illness or injury is treatable.

What new thought terrified Jonas?

• All life assignments might be a joke.
• Everyone might be lying.
• Everyone might be disappointed in him.
• Fiona might have been given the wrong life assignment.