The Giver Character Analysis

What is the most prominent conflict in the novel?

• R. person vs. person

• B. person vs. self

• D. person vs. society

• P. person vs. nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is the most dynamic character in the novel?

• J. The Giver

• T. Jonas's Father

• M. The Chief Elder

• Y. Jonas

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What narrative point of view is used in the novel?

• S. Third Person Limited

• N. First Person

• P. Second Person

• K. Third Person Omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What unusual feature do The Giver and Jonas have in common?

• H. Dark hair

• A. Dark eyes

• T. Pale eyes

• Y. Pale skin

Compared with the other twelves in the community, Jonas's training makes him...

• C. Inconsiderate

• O. Wise

• E. Compassionate

• H. Frightened

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Most members of the community see release as alarming because it means...

• C. Death

• O. Government control

• G. A needle

• P. Leaving the community

The two memories Jonas receives of the sled are symbolic of the relationship between

• C. Good and Evil

• G. Him and The Giver

• I. Pleasure and Pain

• V. Youth and Experience

As Jonas concludes his journey at the end of the novel, what does he experience for the first time?

• A. Music

• G. Release

• O. Pain

• V. Love