The Giver Chapters 1-3 Comprehension Check

What is Jonas's initial feeling about the upcoming December, and how does he later revise this feeling?

• He is excited at first, then becomes frightened

• He is frightened at first, then realizes he is eager and apprehensive

• He is nervous at first, then becomes confident

• He is apprehensive at first, then becomes frightened

What incident from the previous year made Jonas truly frightened?

• A cargo plane landing at the riverbank

• A Street Cleaner making too much noise

• An unidentified aircraft flying over the community twice

• A Pilot-in-Training delivering supplies

What happens during the evening ritual in Jonas's family?

• They discuss their daily activities only

• They share their meals in silence

• They share their feelings with each other

• They read stories together

In Chapter 1, how does Lily demonstrate her anger during the evening discussion?

• She refuses to participate in the ritual

• She makes a fist and shows it to her family

• She leaves the dinner table

• She yells at her parents

What is revealed about the community's rules regarding family units?

• Families can have as many children as they want

• Each family unit must have exactly two adults

• Each family unit can have three children

• Each family unit must have one male and one female child

What significant event is Jonas preparing for in Chapter 2?

• The Ceremony of One

• The Ceremony of Twelve

• The Naming Ceremony

• The Assignment Appeal

According to Chapter 2, what happens after someone becomes a Twelve?

• They continue with their recreation hours as usual

• They maintain the same friend group

• They begin specialized training for their Assignment

• They celebrate with their volunteer group

What rule does Jonas's father admit to breaking at the Nurturing Center?

• He taught his sister to ride a bicycle early

• He looked at the naming list before the ceremony

• He played with the newchildren during work hours

• He shared Assignment information early

How did Jonas's father know what his own Assignment would likely be?

• The Elders told him in advance

• His parents predicted it for him

• He preferred spending time with newchildren over other activities

• He received hints from his instructors

In Chapter 2, what detail suggests that the community values order and structure?

• Children can ride bicycles whenever they want

• Rules can be easily changed when needed

• The Committee of Elders make careful Assignment selections, determining people's jobs for the rest of their lives

• Families can choose their newchildren's names