The Giver Characters

What does Jonas’s concern about Asher’s Assignment reveal about Jonas?

• He is a carefree and relaxed individual.

• He is thoughtful and cares deeply about his friends.

• He is indifferent to the concerns of others.

• He is self-centered and only concerned with his own future.

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How does Jonas feel about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve compared to his father's attitude when he was Jonas's age?

• Jonas is excited, while his father was anxious.

• Jonas is uncertain and nervous, while his father was impatient and excited.

• Both Jonas and his father are confident and excited.

• Jonas is uninterested, while his father was eager.

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How does Jonas's father view breaking small rules, like sneaking a look at the Naming list, compared to Jonas's attitude?

• Jonas’s father sees it as a minor and justifiable action, while Jonas is amazed and a bit concerned.

• Jonas’s father feels guilty and ashamed, while Jonas is indifferent.

• Both view it as a serious offense.

• Jonas’s father refuses to break any rules, while Jonas encourages rule-breaking.

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What does Jonas’s father’s willingness to break a minor rule to learn Gabriel’s name reveal about his character?

• He is a strict follower of rules.

• He is compassionate and prioritizes the well-being of the newchildren.

• He is careless and often ignores rules.

• He is rebellious and questions authority.

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Lily is...

• Jonas's friend.

• Jonas's sister.

• the Giver's daughter.

• Jonas's mother.

Jonas is friendly with two other kids in his group of Elevens.  What are their names?

• Gabe & Lilly

• Fred & Ashley

• Fiona & Asher

• Tom & Jerry

Jonas asks The Giver if he has ever had what member of family?

• A spouse.

• A mother.
  

• A father.

• A brother.

How does Rosemary know The Giver?

• She is his cousin.

• She is his daughter.

• She is his mother.

• She is his niece.

Did The Giver have a spouse?

• Yes

• No

Rosemary was ________.

• the first child of Jonas's parents

• the Giver's daughter

• the daughter of the Chief Elder

• Jonas's real sister