8X: The Giver – Final Test

What is the setting of the story?

• a utopian society from the 1800s
• present day in Europe
• a futuristic, utopian society
• present day in Asia

What is the genre of this novel?

• science fiction
• historical fiction
• mystery
• comedy

Which ritual takes place after dinner?

• the telling of dreams
• the confessions of mistakes
• the telling of feelings
• the dreams for the future

Which law is a common one to break?

• older siblings teaching younger siblings how to ride a bike
• younger siblings wearing blue bows in their hair instead of red ones
• older siblings teaching younger siblings how to fish
• younger siblings calling older siblings bad names

Jonas’s father knew Gabe’s name ahead of time, but the elders were unaware that he discovered this. Which type of irony does this represent?

• verbal
• situational
• dramatic

How has the setting of the novel affected the personalities of the community?

• It has made them eager for change.
• It has made them question the future.
• It has made them comfortable and accepting of their lives.
• It has made them angry and searching for answers.

Jonas finally CAUGHT HIS FATHER'S EYE and waved. Which figurative language device is being used here?

• idiom
• metaphor
• simile
• personification

Which is the first memory transmitted to Jonas?

• snow
• sunshine
• a day in school
• a day in a park

The Giver said that there is honor in his title, but little power. What did he mean by these words?

• People respect him, but he is not allowed to move away.
• People act like they respect him, but they really don’t.
• People respect him, but he can’t really make big changes in the community.
• People don’t respect him because he refuses to make any changes in the community.

What is the conflict of this novel?

• Jonas is unhappy with the community and wants to change it.
• Jonas is upset with his family situation and wants to move out.
• Jonas is concerned about Fiona, and fears she is in danger.
• Jonas is concerned with Asher’s attitude, and wants to change it.