Giver Review

What is the meaning of Sameness in the story?

• Removing color from nature.

• Eliminating differences in the community.

• Assigning jobs to the twelve-year-olds.

• Creating people who look identical

What is important about the month of December?

• Release of the Twelves

• Jonas will receive a little brother

• The Ceremony of the Twelves

• Jonas will receive a bike

Which one of the rules/instructions for a new Receiver of Memory confuses Jonas the most?

• not being able to have free time to spend with his friends

• why he can no longer share his dreams with his family

• being given permission to tell lies

• being able to apply for release

“Jonas was identified as a possible Receiver many years ago. We have observed him meticulously. There were no dreams of uncertainty. He has shown all the qualities that a Receiver must have.”

Which answer choice best defines the meaning of the word meticulously as it is used in the excerpt above?

• a. with great curiosity

• b. through the eyes of the Giver

• c. secretly

• d. carefully and extensively

When Jonas enters the Annex for the first time, the Attendant stands to acknowledge his presence. What does the Attendant’s actions imply?

• The Attendant has very good manners

• The Attendant understands that the Receiver of Memory is a very honored and respected position.

• It is customary for all Attendants to stand whenever another individual enters a room.

• The Attendant is blind, and thinks Jonas is the Giver.

What message is The Giver trying to convey to Jonas when he shares the metaphor below about the snow?

• a. Sledding downhill through deep snow can be very dangerous.

• b. The accumulation of snow represents the accumulation of years of life after release from the Community.

• c. Memories build in one’s mind like snow on runners which can cause moving forward to progressively become more and more difficult until an individual becomes too tired to keep going.

• d. Some things can initially appear to be fun; however, they can change in an instant to sad and depressing experiences.

When Asher and Jonas were playing with an apple, what did Jonas notice?

• the apple changed shapes

• the apple became old

• the apple disapeared

• The apple changed shades

“He kept turning his head and glancing back at Jonas until the group leader had to give him a silent ​ (a)   , a motion to sit still and face forward” (68).

• Chastisement

• Acquisition

• Solemnly

• Recollection

• Aptitude

• Prestige

Why is Jonas nervous about the Ceremony of Twelve?

• He is afraid of public speaking.

• He is uncertain about his Assignment.

• He dislikes ceremonies.

• He wants to leave the community.

What is the significance of the apple in the story?

• It represents friendship.

• It is a symbol of wealth.

• It is the first time Jonas sees something "change."

• It is a forbidden fruit.