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WorksheetsThe Giver Exam Prep
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Dwelling
(a)
Learning Community
(a)
Newchild
(a)
Nurturer (two options, write only one)
(a)
Family Unit
(a)
Assignment
(a)
Comfort object
(a)
Relief of pain
(a)
Release
(a)
Community Elders
(a)
Stirrings (pick one)
(a)
Ceremony of Ages
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Precision of Language
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Matching of Spouses
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Jonas
Provides Jonas with the pill
Should be assigned story teller
Drowned in the river
Is unusually thoughtful, expresses great concern for his friends and family, and thinks it would be nice to be closer to other people.
Fiona
Provides Jonas with the pill
Assigned to work with The Old.
Decides to be released.
Transfers memories and feels parental love for Jonas.
Mother
Provides Jonas with the pill
Shares the same types of eyes as another character and cannot sleep at night.
Drowned in the river.
Decides to be released.
Father
Shares the same types of eyes as another character and cannot sleep at night.
Releases the smaller twin.
Decides to be released.
Assigned as a director of recreation.
The Giver
Transfers memories and feels parental love for Rosemary
Shares the same types of eyes as another character and cannot sleep at night.
Releases the smaller twin.
Drowned in the river.
Rosemary
Shares the same types of eyes as another character and cannot sleep at night.
Decides to be released.
Drowned in the river.
Provides Jonas with the pill.
Asher
Drowned in the river.
Assigned to be Director of Recreation.
Shares the same types of eyes as another character and cannot sleep at night.
Decides to be released.
Caleb
Drowned in the river.
Shares the same types of eyes as another character and cannot sleep at night.
Is assigned to work with the Old.
Provides Jonas with "the pill"
Gabriel
Decides to be released.
Drowned in the river.
Releases the smaller twin.
Shares the same types of eyes as another character and cannot sleep at night.
Lily
Provides Jonas with "the pill"
Should be assigned "story teller"
Is assigned to work with the old.
Drowned in the river.
In The Giver color is used as a symbol for –
memories
choice
knowledge
release
The rules regarding age change, clothing and hair style, and family units are designed to create –
a society that knows nothing.
a society that controls everything.
a society that treats all people fairly and as equals.
a society with no imagination.
How does the author use release in the story?
As a way for Jonas to learn the truth regarding the “perfectness” of his society.
As a way to control the people in the society.
As a way to reward the elderly.
As a way to punish citizens that do not follow rules.
Lois Lowry uses third-person limited point of view(looking into the society from the outside) in order to –
Allow readers to not be distracted by opposing opinions.
Allow readers to see into the minds of many characters.
Allow readers to understand Jonas’ reactions.
“The Giver shrugged, ‘Our people made that choice, the choice to go to Sameness. Before my time, before the previous time. We relinquished color when we relinquished sunshine and did away with differences.’ He thought for a moment. ‘We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of others.’” This passage best addresses the theme -
there can be no pain without memories, but there can also be no true happiness.
personal freedoms are often sacrificed for the good and safety of society.
without a knowledge of history we are doomed to repeat the same mistakes over again.
oppressive societies often look at people as tools rather than human beings.
A main thematic topic of The Giver is the conflict between –
children and adults.
the individual and society.
loyalty and morality.
romantic love and honesty.
Nine
A job
A bike
A name
haircut
Twelve
a bike
A job
haircut
A name
One
A name
jacket with buttons on the back
haircut
a new bike.
Four
Jacket with buttons on the back
Jacket with buttons on the front
A name
A job
Seven
Jacket with buttons on the front
Jacket with buttons on the back
A job
A new bike
Ten
Haircut
Jacket with buttons on the front
Jacket with buttons on the back
A job
What is the first object Jonas sees change?
an apple
faces of people
the trees
Fiona's hair
Is this society a Utopia or a Dystopia?
Utopia
Dystopia
What does the pill do?
Takes away your ability to see color
It's a vitamin.... probably.
Shuts down all emotions
Controls stirrings
How does the dream-telling scene with Jonas and his family impact the novel’s plot?
Since his dream was about Fiona, his parents now tell him about the Stirrings.
Jonas remembers a strong feeling towards Fiona, and it makes him uncomfortable.
Jonas realizes it’s “always better, less rude” to talk about things that were the same.
Read the following passage:
Jonas was shocked. A name designated Not-to-Be-Spoken indicated the highest degree of disgrace.
“What happened to her?” he asked nervously. But his parents looked blank.
“We don’t know,” his father said uncomfortably. “We never saw her again.”
A silence fell over the room.
Which set of words best describes the author’s tone in this passage?
mysterious and troubled
miserable and disappointed
frustrated and urgent
The author mainly uses the incident of Jonas’s painful sled memory
to show the reader that with Sameness, people didn’t experience excruciating pain
so Jonas will understand why his rules do not allow pain medication
to show the reader that The Giver must release the pain memories one at a time
But that evening everything changed. All of it—all the things they had thought through so meticulously—fell apart.
Which example demonstrates the meaning of the word meticulously?
Jonas and The Giver had gone over it and over it, late into the night hours.
The Giver would transfer every memory of courage and strength he could to Jonas.
It would work, they could make it work, Jonas told himself again and again throughout the day.
Each statement represents a theme from the novel EXCEPT:
Memories should be valued because we gain wisdom from the past.
When people have choices, they have to be prepared for the consequences of their choices.
We should never take our friendships with others for granted.
On page 3, the word palpable means something that -
Now, thinking about the feeling of fear as he pedaled home along the river path, he remembered that moment of palpable, stomach-sinking terror when the aircraft had streaked above. It was not what he was feeling now with December approaching. He searched for the right word to describe his own feeling.
ordinary
can be felt or touched
is frightening
flying
How does the setting contribute to the conflict in the story?
Everything in the community is strictly controlled.
The library has a limited amount of books available to community members.
Community members are allowed to leave the community freely and learn about the outside world, they just choose not to.
The description of Jonas’ pale eyes emphasizes Jonas’ -
self-conscious about being different from the others in his community
disappointment that Lily has dark eyes.
excitement that he is special in some way
assurance that his birthmother had pale eyes
In chapter 1 (pg. 7), the description of the newchild, Gabe, suggests that the community -
“What gender is it?” Lily asked. “Male,” Father said. “He’s a sweet little male with a lovely disposition. But he isn’t growing as fast as he should, and he doesn’t sleep soundly. We have him in the extra care section for supplementary nurturing, but the committee’s beginning to talk about releasing him.”
“Oh, no,” Mother murmured sympathetically. “I know how sad that must make you feel.”
Jonas and Lily both nodded sympathetically as well. Release of newchildren was always sad, because they hadn’t had a chance to enjoy life within the community yet. And they hadn’t done anything wrong.
is reluctant to release newchildren.
celebrated the release of newchildren
viewed Nuturers as failures if newchidren had to be released
allowed all newchildren to go home with Nurturers in the evening
What is the significance of the ceremonies in December?
The ceremonies are a rite of passage for kids in the community.
The ceremonies are a chance to get a break or holiday in the eyes of the community members.
The ceremonies are a replacement for birthday parties.
The ceremonies are not significant to the community members.
Which sentence best shows how Jonas feels about the Ceremony of Twelve?
“He sat politely through the ceremonies of Two and Three and Four, increasingly bored as he was each year.”(pg 44)
“Were any of the Elevens disappointed, your year?” (pg 16)
“But there was a shudder of nervousness when he thought about it, about what might happen.”(pg 4)
“I know there’s really nothing to worry about,” Jonas explained, “and that every adult has been through it.”(pg. 9)
Why is the apple important to this story?
It explains the rule that kids are not allowed to take food from school home with them.
It reveals that the food in Jonas’ community is different from our own.
It shows that the committee members are tampering with the food.
It shows that Jonas is unique in some way
Which event from the story reveals the communities beliefs about individuality?
Jonas mentions that it was against the rules and it felt awkward to brag about another’s accomplishments. (pg 27)
The Ceremony of Loss ritual that occurred when the community lost Caleb in the river. (pg 44)
Community members are allowed to choose where they want to complete their volunteer hours. (pg 26)
Newchildren were raised for one year in the Nurturing Center. (pg 12)
The adjectives and details used to describe Jonas on page 62, help the reader infer that -
"Intelligence," she said. "We are all aware that Jonas has been a top student throughout his school days.
''Integrity,'' she said next. "Jonas has, like all of us, committed minor transgressions.'' She smiled at him. ''We expect that. We hoped, also, that he would present himself promptly for chastisement, and he has always done so.
"Courage," she went on. "Only one of us here today has ever undergone the rigorous training required of a Receiver. He, of course, is the most important member of the Committee: the current Receiver. It was he who reminded us, again and again, of the courage required.
Jonas will be a respected member of the community because his assignment is difficult.
The committee is assigning Jonas “The Receiver” as a punishment for being different.
Jonas is in trouble for being different from the other community members
Which sentence foreshadows that Jonas assignment will be difficult?
“Simply stated,” he said, “although it’s not really simple at all, my job is to transmit to you all the memories I have within, memories of the past.” (pg 77)
“Our community has only one Receiver. It is he who trains his successor.” (pg 60)
“You’ve been greatly honored,” his mother said. “Your father and I are very proud.”
“I am not, actually, as old as I look,” he told Jonas. “This job has aged me…” (pg 76)
Read the following excerpt from chapter 1, page 5-6.
The author uses this comparison to help the reader understand -
Lily considered, and shook her head. “I don’t know. they acted like...like…” “Animals?” Jonas suggested. He laughed. “That’s right,” Lily said, laughing too. “Like animals.” Neither child knew what the word meant, exactly, but it was often used to describe someone uneducated or clumsy, someone who didn’t fit in.
The children that visited Lily’s community didn’t go to school.
There are no animals in the community.
Animals are not valued in the community.
Lily should be chastised for being rude.
Read this sentence from chapter 8, page 60.
The author uses imagery in this sentence most likely to -
He simply willed himself to stand, to move his feet that felt weighted and clumsy, to go forward up the steps and across the platform until he stood at her side.
exaggerate the tension that Jonas was feeling about being skipped at the Ceremony of Twelve.
reveal that Jonas was worried about not completing enough volunteer hours.
show the excitement that Jonas felt about going to the stage for his assignment.
explain that Jonas had to walk a long way to the stage.
Read the sentences from chapter 11, page 80 below.
Now he became aware of an entirely new sensation: pinpricks? No, because they were soft and without pain. Tiny, cold, featherlike feelings peppered his body and face. He put out his tongue again, and caught one of the dots of cold upon it.
The author’s use of sensory details creates a feeling of -
fascination
fear
pride
expectation
On page 1, which words does the author use to create a foreboding mood?
blur, fast
sickening, frightened
pilot, jet
Read the sentences from chapter 12, page 94 below.
There was a time, actually - you’ll see this in memories later- when flesh was many different colors. That was before we went to Sameness.
Based on this statement, you can infer that -
the Giver will not give Jonas memories of people with different skin tones.
the apple and Fiona’s hair are red.
flesh doesn’t have red tones anymore.
the people of the community are all one skin color.
Read the following sentence from chapter 13, page 99 below.
“It’s the choosing that’ important, isn’t it?”
What is the significance of The Giver making this statement to Jonas?
It reveals that the Giver believes in freedom of choice as well.
It suggests that the community members want red and blue tunics too.
It suggests that Jonas and the Giver do not see eye to eye.
It emphasizes that The Giver believes in Sameness.
Which sentence best shows that the Giver approaches the task of transmitting painful memories to Jonas with caution?
“You’re right,” he said. “But then everyone would be burdened and pained.” (pg. 112-113)
“When the new Receiver failed, the memories that she had received were released. They didn’t come back to me. They went…” (pg. 105)
Each time, in his kindness, The Giver ended the afternoon with a color-folled memory of pleasure…” (pg. 110)
“You do understand, don’t you, that this is my life? The Memories?” (pg. 103)
A theme related to memories in the story centers on -
There can be no joyful memories without painful memories and no painful without joyful memories.
Memories do not affect who we are as a person.
Memories cause us pain.
Some memories are bad while some memories are good.
Why is the video of the newchild being released important to this story?
It explains why Gabriel is chosen for release.
It explains why Jonas is motivated to escape with Gabe.
It suggests that The Giver has not been truthful with Jonas.
It shows Jonas’ power and position in the community.
Which sentence best shows Jonas’ shift in mood in chapter 19 while watching the twins release.
With an odd, shocked feeling, Jonas recognized the gestures and posture and expression.
He watched, fascinated, as his father gently lifted one and then the other to the scale and weighed them.
Jonas shrugged. “Well, maybe I will then.”
“It’s just an ordinary room,” he commented. “I thought maybe they’d have it in the Auditorium so that everybody would come.”
Why is it ironic that each family unit is required to share their feelings each evening?
They have no idea what feelings really are.
The Telling of Feelings is a rule that is often broken in the family units.
No one in the community enjoys the Telling of Feelings ritual.
The rules state that no one should be boastful.
Jonas’ father’s behavior during the release of the newchild is important because it shows
how much he loves children.
that it was a difficult process for him.
that he doesn’t understand what he is doing is wrong.
that he is breaking the rules of the community.
