The Giver Ch. 9-12 Quiz

What does Jonas learn about his selection as Receiver?

• It is a job that anyone can do

• It is rare and only one Receiver is chosen at a time

• It is a temporary assignment that he can change later

• It is the same as the job of an Elder

What does Jonas notice about the behavior of the people around him after the Ceremony of Twelve?

• They celebrate with him and his family

• They treat him with respect but seem distant

• They ask him a lot of questions about his new role

• They ignore him completely

Which of the following is NOT a rule of Jonas's training?

• He is allowed to lie

• He must not take medication

• He is allowed to apply for release at any time

• He cannot discuss his training with others

How does Jonas feel about his rule prohibiting him from applying for release?

• He is relieved because it keeps him safe

• He doesn't think about it too much because he would never want to leave

• He is happy because it makes him feel important

• He is upset because he has always wanted to visit Elsewhere

How does Jonas react when he reads that he is allowed to lie?

• He feels excited to have such power

• He immediately tells Asher about the rule

• He wonders if other adults, including his parents, also lie

• He wants to change the rule

Where does Jonas go for his training?

• The Annex behind the House of the Old

• The Nurturing Center

• The House of the Old

• The Chief Elder’s office

What is significant about the door to The Giver’s dwelling?

• It has a special symbol marking it as restricted

• It is made of gold instead of the usual plain wood

• It has an automatic scanner to check visitors

• It is the only locked door Jonas has ever seen

How is the Giver’s dwelling different from other dwellings in the community?

• It has fancy decorations and furniture

• It is much larger than other homes

• It has technology that no one else has

• It has books, which are rarely seen elsewhere

What is the purpose of Jonas's training?

• To give him memories of the past so he can advise the community

• To teach him how to make decisions for the community

• To help him learn how to follow strict rules

• To prepare him to become an Elder

What physical trait do both Jonas and The Giver share?

• A birthmark on their hand

• Pale eyes

• Freckles on their nose

• A scar on their forehead