The Giver Quiz 3: Chapters 9-12

What does the following quote reveal about Jonas's society? "Once back in the time of the memories, everything had a shape and size, the way things still do, but they also had a quality called color." (94)

• Jonas's society cannot see in color
• Only Jonas was born colorblind in his society, everyone else can see color
• Jonas's memories are becoming more detailed

Which of the following quotes supports the claim that Jonas felt "apartness" after his Ceremony of 12

• "Congratulations." Asher said. (65)
• "People moved aside for him. They watched him. He thought he could hear whispers." (65)
• "Tonight they would all begin eagerly to memorize the rules for their adult Assignments." (66)

What can be inferred by the following quote? "I thought there was only us. I thought there was only now" (78)

• Jonas's society does not teach History
• Jonas's society is the only society in the world
• Jonas's society is aware of other societies around the world

What does the Giver mean when he says, "We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of many others." On page 95?

• In order to get rid of the bad things in society they also had to give up many good things too
• He is grateful to live in a world of "sameness"
• Jonas's society is unstable

What can we infer from the following exchange between Jonas and the old Receiver of Memory from page 85? "Sunshine," he said aloud, opening his eyes. "Good. You did get the word. That makes my job easier. Not so much explaining." "And it came from the sky." "That's right," the old man said. "Just the way it used to."

• The climate in Jonas's society is always hazy
• Jonas's society does not frequently have sunny days
• Jonas is struggling to receive the memories

Which of the following quotes supports the claim that Jonas is apprehensive (worried)?

• In his mind Jonas had questions. A thousand. A million questions." (76)
• "Jonas stared at them. He couldn't imagine what the thousands of pages contained." (74)
• "that you are the Receiver of Memory. I'm only, well, I was only assigned, I mean selected, yesterday. I'm not anything at all. Not yet." (75)

What claim can be made from the following quote referencing the previous failed Receiver? "But we are never to speak the name, or to use it again for a newchild." (67)

• The failure of the previous Receiver is seen as shameful
• The previous Receiver is being honored for her contribution to the society
• The community is indifferent (doesn't care one way or another) about the previous Receiver

Why does the Giver transmit a memory of a rainbow to Jonas on page 96

• To show him that rainbows are bad
• To make him happy
• To help him understand colors better

Which of the following words used to describe The Giver have a negative connotation?

• drained
• sympathetic
• curious

What is significant about Jonas's final instruction for his new Assignment allowing him to lie?

• He is starting to question everything he once believed about his society
• He is excited to be able to lie
• He is more sure than ever that he can trust his society