The Giver

Think about the text The Giver by Lois Lowry to answer questions.

Read the excerpt from Chapter 17 and answer the question that follows.

“Do you want to go for a ride along the river, Jonas?” Fiona asked, biting her lip with nervousness.

Jonas looked at her. She was so lovely. For a fleeting instant he thought he would like nothing better than to ride peacefully along the river path, laughing and talking with his gentle female friend. But he knew that such times had been taken from him now. He shook his head. After a moment his two friends turned and went to their bikes. He watched as they rode away.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Why have Jonas’ relationships with his friends changed?

• Jonas’ friends do not respect or appreciate his new role as Receiver.

• Jonas’ work makes him too tired to play physically-demanding games.

• Jonas’ friends are not as fun-loving as they were during childhood.

• Jonas’ work has given him a new level of responsibility and has trouble relating to his friends.

How does the author use the release of the twin to develop Jonas’ father’s point of view?

• Jonas’ father is anxious and tries to get the release done as quickly as possible.

• Jonas’ father is proud and wants to show the process to his assistant.

• Jonas’ father is upbeat and treats the ceremony like a fun event.

• Jonas’ father is upset and explains that this is the worst part of his job.

Which quotation best supports Jonas' father's reaction to the release ceremony of the twin?

• “‘I thought for a moment that they’d both be the same. Then we’d have a problem.’”

• “‘And you, little guy, you’re only five pounds ten ounces. A shrimp.’”

• “Very carefully he inserted the needle into the bottle and began to fill the syringe with a clear liquid.”

• “His father was putting things away. Folding the blanket. Closing the cupboard.”

Read the excerpt from Chapter 18 of The Giver and answer the question that follows.

“Giver,” Jonas asked the next afternoon, “Do you ever think about release?” . . .

“I guess I do think about it occasionally,” The Giver said. “I think about my own release when I’m in an awful lot of pain. I wish I could put in a request for it, sometimes. But I’m not permitted to do that until the new Receiver is trained.”

“Me,” Jonas said in a dejected voice. He was not looking forward to the end of the training, when he would become the new Receiver. It was clear to him what a terribly difficult and lonely life it was, despite the honor.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Why does the author use the word dejected rather than a synonym like the word ‘sad’?

• The word ‘dejected’ has a more severe, negative connotation than a word like ‘sad’.

• The word ‘dejected’ is harder to understand, which emphasizes Jonas’ confusion.

• The word ‘dejected’ has a more positive connotation that conveys the responsibility Jonas has accepted in his role.

• The word ‘dejected’ sounds more professional and shows respect for Jonas’ role as Receiver.

Read the excerpt from Chapter 18 of The Giver; then, answer the questions that follow.

The Giver was quiet for a moment, obviously thinking. “You know,” he said, finally, “if they lost you, with all the training you’ve had now, they’d have all those memories again themselves.”

Jonas made a face. “They’d hate that.”

“They certainly would. They wouldn’t know how to deal with it at all.”

“The only way I deal with it is by having you there to help me,” Jonas pointed out with a sigh.

The Giver nodded. “I suppose,” he said slowly, “that I could ---”

“You could what?”

The Giver was still deep in thought. After a moment, he said, “If you floated off in the river, I suppose I could help the whole community the way I’ve helped you. It’s an interesting concept. I need to think about it some more. Maybe we’ll talk about it again sometime. But not now.

“I’m glad you’re a good swimmer, Jonas. But stay away from the river.” He laughed a little, but the laughter was not lighthearted. His thoughts seemed to be else-where, and his eyes were very troubled.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

How is the Giver feeling in this excerpt?

• proud

• worried

• happy

• satisfied

Which quotation best demonstrates how the Giver is feeling in Chapter 18 of The Giver?

• “Jonas made a face.”

• “‘I suppose I could help the whole community the way I’ve helped you.’”

• “‘I’m glad you’re a good swimmer, Jonas.’”

• “his eyes were very troubled”

How does Jonas's father see release? Select all that apply.

• normal

• violent

• pleasant

• cruel

How does Jonas see release? Select all that apply.

• normal

• violent

• pleasant

• cruel

Which mandatory AR quizzes are you taking this Friday, October 23, 2020? Select all that apply.

• The Giver

• The Examination Day

• Harrison Bergeron

• The Hunger Games