The Giver Test - Ch 17-23 Dr. CR

Yearned

• to have a strong desire for; longing

• to feel indifferent or apathetic

• to express joy or happiness

• to show anger or frustration

Who was Rosemary and what happened to her?

• Rosemary was the Receiver of Memory before Jonas. The memories upset her and she asked to be released.

• Rosemary was a leader in the community who made important decisions.

• Rosemary was a friend of Jonas who helped him with his training.

• Rosemary was a child who played with Jonas and moved away.

What does father’s certainty about the birthday of the twins reveal about how births are handled in the community?

• Births are celebrated individually and privately.

• Deliveries are managed by the government.

• Childbirth is influenced by community norms and practices.

• Every birth is treated as a unique event without community involvement.

What did Jonas learn about the community’s prohibition (rule) against lying?

• Everyone in the community must always tell the truth.

• Certain members of the community are allowed to lie.

• Lying is encouraged in certain situations.

• The community has no rules about lying.

Lethargy

• a state of being alert and energetic

• being drowsy or unenergetic; sluggish activity

• a feeling of intense excitement

• a sudden burst of energy

What shocked Jonas when he viewed his father “releasing” one of the newborn twins?

• He realized his father was not a good person.

• He understood that the newborn was being sent away for adoption.

• He was shocked by recognizing what the newborn’s body going limp meant.

• He thought it was a normal part of the process.

Perils

• something that causes danger, injury, loss, or destruction

• a type of protective gear

• a method of risk assessment

• a financial investment strategy

In Chapter 22: What new things, images, and feelings do Jonas and Gabe experience in this chapter?

• Animals, fear, and hunger/starvation

• Joy, friendship, and love

• Adventure, excitement, and curiosity

• Sadness, loss, and regret

Why did The Giver decide to stay behind to help the community? Do you think he made the right decision?

• To protect the community from throwing themselves into chaos and destroying themselves because of the memories.

• To gain more power and control over the community.

• To escape the pain of his own memories.

• To find a way to eliminate all memories from the community.

1. What do you think The Giver means when he says, “They know nothing”? Do you agree?

• The people of the community have complete knowledge of their surroundings.

• The people of the community only know what the Elders want them to know.

• The people of the community are encouraged to seek knowledge independently.

• The people of the community possess knowledge that is superior to others.