The Giver - Setting and Character - Ch 1-2 Quiz

What is one major characteristic of Jonas' Community?

• People have jobs but can change them at any time.

• Laws are flexible, and individuals are encouraged to express opinions freely.

• The government provides stability by controlling decisions for its citizens.

• People live in small groups but can visit other communities whenever they want.

How does the Community maintain order?

• By assigning personal advisors who help citizens make the best choices.

• Through an open government where citizens vote on new laws every year.

• Through a strict set of rules that control daily life, from jobs to family structure.

• By keeping detailed records of every person’s emotions and thoughts.

Why don’t citizens make their own major life decisions?

• People are too young to decide for themselves.

• The Community only controls education—personal choices are still allowed.

• It ensures stability and prevents mistakes.

• Citizens must pass a series of tests before they earn decision-making rights.

Families in Jonas’ Community…

• Must live together for ten years before receiving a child.

• Are allowed to choose one child but must apply for a second.

• Can request a divorce if they do not get along with their assigned partner.

• Are assigned spouses and children rather than forming naturally.

The Community enforces Sameness by…

• Teaching children to respect differences while maintaining order.

• Limiting social interactions between people of different backgrounds.

• Removing differences, such as choices in clothing, career, and even memory.

• Making sure people are all treated equally under the law.

How does Jonas’ family demonstrate the Community’s values?

• They avoid discussing personal matters to respect privacy.

• They take time to reflect on emotions and follow all rules strictly.

• They compete with each other to prove their worth in society.

• They make most decisions together as a family unit.

Why do families share their feelings each night?

• To provide entertainment and improve relationships.

• To help parents guide their children toward better decision-making.

• To encourage open discussions about personal struggles and dreams.

• To make sure emotions do not become too strong or disruptive.

Why is Jonas nervous about the Ceremony of Twelve?

• He knows he will have to leave his home afterward.

• He worries that his Assignment will not suit his personality.

• He is afraid of failing the Community’s final test.

• He does not want to be separated from his family.

What unusual event makes Jonas curious about the apple?

• It disappears when he throws it too high in the air.

• It feels strangely cold even after being in the sun.

• He notices that it changes in a way he cannot explain.

• He tastes something different from usual when he bites into it.

How do Jonas’ parents respond to his concerns about the Ceremony?

• They tell him that he should not worry because the Elders always make the right choice.

• They reassure him that life will stay the same even after he receives his job.

• They explain that if he is unhappy with his Assignment, he can request a new one.

• They share their own concerns from when they were young to make him feel better.