The Giver Chapter 4

Where does Jonas go to do volunteer hours in Chapter 4

• The House of the Old

• The School

• The Childcare Center

• The Auditorium

Who does Jonas see at the House of the Old

• Fiona

• Asher

• Lily

• Gabriel

What are Jonas and Fiona doing in the House of the Old

• Bathing the elderly

• Feeding children

• Sweeping the halls

• Playing music

What is the name of the old woman Jonas bathes

• Larissa

• Maria

• Helen

• Greta

What does Larissa talk to Jonas about

• Releasing ceremonies

• Her family

• Growing vegetables

• Going on a trip

How are release ceremonies described at the House of the Old

• Joyful and respectful

• Strict and quiet

• Sad and scary

• Secret and strange

What does Larissa tell Jonas about Roberto’s release

• It was wonderful and full of celebration

• It was delayed

• It was private and quiet

• It made her cry

What does Jonas learn about the release process

• It is done in different ways depending on age

• It always involves the same words

• It never involves the family

• It happens at night

What do children have to complete before the Ceremony of Twelve

• Volunteer hours

• Fitness tests

• School exams

• Public speeches

What happens if a child doesn’t complete their volunteer hours

• They may not get the right assignment

• They are punished

• They must repeat the year

• They are released