The Giver CH 5&6

What was the strongest feeling Jonas experienced in his vivid dream?

• Anger towards Fiona for not taking him seriously

• Embarrassment about his bare chest

• A strong feeling of "wanting"

• Confusion about the unclear details of the dream

What is the required action when someone experiences "Stirrings"?

• To apologize to an instructor for being late

• To report them for treatment

• To share the dream with the family during the morning ritual

• To ignore the feelings as most citizens do

What is the treatment for the Stirrings?

• Going to the House of the Old

• Taking a special pill each morning

• Talking about the feelings with a friend

• Adjusting the dosage of the pills

What does receiving a front-buttoned jacket symbolize?

• The ability to start volunteer hours

• The first sign of independence

• Getting a bicycle

• Being able to fly a plane

Why was Gabriel given an additional year of nurturing instead of being released?

• He was too young to be placed with a family unit.

• Jonas's father successfully pleaded with the committee on his behalf.

• He had a unique personality that required more time.

• The Nurturing Center had extra space for him.

What happened to the first Caleb?

• He was released

• He got a job assignment he did not like

• He fell into the river and drowned

• He realized he was a twin

What is the main difference between a 'Release' and a 'Loss' in the community?

• A Release means a person is sent to another community, while a Loss means they are sent to the Nurturing Center.

• A Release is a punishment for breaking rules, while a Loss is an accidental death.

• A Release means a person is sent elsewhere and never returns, while a Loss is an accidental death where the name is remembered.

• A Release is a temporary separation from the community, while a Loss is a permanent one.

Why did the Ceremony of Ten take so long?

• Every boy and girl received a hair cut

• They named every boy and girl

• Children received their bikes

• Future jobs were presented to each child

What was Asher's assigned job, and how did he react to it?

• He was assigned Engineer and was very upset.

• He was assigned Sanitation Laborer and made up a story about leaving the community.

• He was assigned Assistant Director of Recreation and was happy with his role.

• He was assigned Engineer but was worried about his swimming skills.