Quiz on 'The Giver'

What is the setting of 'The Giver'?

• a) a futuristic city

• b) a small town in a rural area

• c) a war-torn world

• d) a utopian society with strict rules

What is Jonas worried about at the beginning of the story?

• his family's future

• his parents' health

• his first day of school

• The Ceremony of Twelve

What is the Ceremony of Twelve?

• a) a ritual where children receive their first toys

• b) a celebration of the community's birthdays

• c) a ceremony where children turn twelve and receive their life assignments

• d) A ceremony where children are given their first jobs

What does Jonas's father do for a living?

• he is a laborer

• he is a teacher

• he is a doctor

• he is a nurturer

Why does Lily talk about wanting to be a Birthmother?

• She really wants to be a mother.

• She believes the job is easy and fun.

• She is just trying to get attention.

• She is curious about the role.

What is the main purpose of the volunteer hours that Jonas participates in?

• To help children decide what their future assignments might be.

• To allow children to choose their own future careers.

• So he knows what classes to take in college.

• To encourage children to contribute to the needs of the community.

What is the "telling of feelings" that Jonas's family does at dinner?

• A ceremony that happens every week.

• A ritual where children express their future ambitions (goals).

• A time when family members confess their mistakes.

• A discussion where everyone shares their emotions.

What is unique about the way the community handles the death of a child or the elderly?

• It helps the family to bond and build trust.

• A "Ceremony of Loss" is held to mark the passing, and the community expresses sorrow.

• The death is ignored and not spoken about publicly.

• The death is celebrated with a large public ceremony.

What does Jonas's father do with a new child that causes him concern?

• He sings to the child.

• He looks up its records.

• He comforts the new child.

• He names the child.

At the Ceremony of Twelve, what is Jonas's biggest surprise?

• He is being released.

• He receives an assignment to be a Leader.

• He is skipped over for the assignment.

• He is given a different job than he expected.