The Giver Whole Novel Test - Standards-Based

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1. Which text evidence best supports Jonas’s claim, “It’s the Ceremony that I’m apprehensive about. It’s almost December.”

• “Did you still play at all, after Twelve?” Jonas asked.
• “I worry a little about Asher’s Assignment,” Jonas confessed.
• It was a secret selection, made by the leaders of the community, the Committee of Elders.

2. Which passage expresses Jonas’s point of view when the apple changes?

• “And again—in the air, for an instant only—it had changed.”
• “Jonas had been completely mystified.”
• “It was slightly bruised now, because Asher had dropped it several times. But there was nothing all unusual about the apple."

3. How does the dream-telling scene with Jonas and his family impact the novel’s plot?

• Jonas remembers a strong feeling towards Fiona, and it makes him uncomfortable.
• Since his dream was about Fiona, his parents now tell him about the Stirrings.
• Jonas realizes it’s “always better, less rude” to talk about things that were the same.

4. The author uses this passage mainly to

• show the reader that Asher puts his best effort into his volunteer hours
• provide a summary of Asher’s early accomplishments
• show the reader that use of the discipline wand helped to correct Asher’s speaking problems.

5. At his Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas realizes, “She skipped me.” Which reaction best represents the impact of these words on Jonas?

• “He wanted to disappear, to fade away, not to exist.”
• “He felt dizzy, and couldn’t focus his attention.”
• “Could he have forgotten his own number?”

6. Which example best reflects an increase in tension when Jonas is selected at the Ceremony?

• “He is to be alone, apart while he is prepared by the current Receiver.”
• “The training required of you involves pain, physical pain.”
• “Jonas was identified as a possible Receiver many years ago.”

7. How does the author use a literary device in the following sentence: He felt fear flutter within him.

• Alliteration is used to emphasize important words.
• Personification is used to emphasize the fluttering sound.
• Metaphor is used to show fear as something very strong.

8. Which set of words best describes the author’s tone in this passage?

• frustrated and urgent
• mysterious and troubled
• miserable and disappointed

9. Which quotation best reveals Jonas’s confusion when The Giver tells him, “My job is to transmit to you all the memories I have within me.”

• “Do you mean Elsewhere, too?”
• “Maybe I’m not smart enough.”
• “I thought there was only us. I thought there was only now.”