The Giver Chapter 1 Quiz

What month is approaching at the beginning of Chapter 1

• December

• March

• August

• May

What emotion does Jonas initially say he is feeling

• Frightened

• Excited

• Happy

• Lonely

Why does Jonas correct himself about feeling “frightened”

• He realizes “apprehensive” is a better word

• He wants to sound brave

• His sister corrects him

• He is actually angry

What frightening event does Jonas recall at the beginning of the chapter

• A plane flying over the community

• A thunderstorm

• A wild animal attack

• A fire in his dwelling

What happened to the pilot who made a mistake

• He was “released”

• He was given another chance

• He was sent to training

• He was fined

What does Jonas’s family do every evening

• Share their feelings

• Eat dessert

• Sing a song

• Watch the news

What is Jonas’s father's job

• Nurturer

• Teacher

• Engineer

• Cook

What concern does Jonas’s father share at dinner

• A baby is not thriving and may be released

• He lost his keys at work

• There was an argument among coworkers

• He was late picking up Jonas

What is Jonas worried about at the Ceremony of Twelve

• What assignment he will be given

• If he will have to perform on stage

• Whether his parents will attend

• If he will get a bad seat

What is the name of Jonas’s little sister

• Lily

• Rose

• Clara

• Mira