The Giver Chapters 1-3

4-How is that decision made?

• a) You take a test to see which is appropriate.
• b) You are watched throughout your life.
• c) You are interviewed.
• d) All of the above.

What are the restrictions about children in the community?

• Family units may only have 1 female and 1 male child.

• Family units can have as many children as they would like as long as they application is approved.

18-What were Jonas and Asher doing to the apple during their recreation time?

• Throwing the apple at girls.
• Playing hide and seek.
• Playing catch.
• Playing Baseball.

15-What is the most important job in the community?

• The Receiver
• The Giver
• The Nurturers
• The Elders

5-Jonas is _____ about the Ceremony of 12.

• a) distraught
• b) frightened
• c) apprehensive
• d) excited
• e) distracted

19-Why does Jonas’s mother discourage Lily from becoming a Birthmother?

• Giving birth is dangerous, and Lily might die from the complications
• Birthmothers are very lazy and never get anything done
• The position holds very little honor in the society
• The society is overpopulated

What is the role of the Elders in the community?

• They assign jobs to the children.

• They teach the children in school.

• They care for the newborns.

• They manage the community's finances.

10-What is the “newchild’s” name?

• Gunther
• Abraham
• Gabriel
• Asher

9-The following excerpt is from Chapter 3. “ATTENTION. THIS IS A REMINDER TO MALE ELEVENS THAT OBJECTS ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED FROM THE RECREATION AREA AND THAT SNACKS ARE TO BE EATEN, NOT HOARDED.” What item is being referenced in this public announcement?

• A candy bar
• A sponge
• An apple
• A slice of pizza

20-Why does Jonas worry about Asher’s Assignment?

• Asher is easily disappointed and will probably find fault with his assignment
• Asher does not seem to have any serious interests
• Asher will fail at any Assignment he is given
• Asher has not completed enough volunteer hours to qualify for an Assignment