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The Giver: Chapters 9-18

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

After being selected as the Receiver of Memory, how do the Community members view Jonas?

a)

They are excited to talk to him about his job and what it means

b)

They distance themselves from him because the Receiver works alone and in private

c)

They throw a party to celebrate his exciting placement

d)

They turn against him and start to bully him for being different

2.

Which rule of being "Receiver of Memory" stands out most to Jonas?

a)

You may not apply for release

b)

You are exempt from rudeness

c)

You may lie

d)

No dream telling

3.

Jonas is trained in an annex. What is significant about the place he trains.

a)

It shows that he's separated/removed from the others

b)

It's at the center of town to show its importance

c)

It shows people don't care about the Receiver so they give him a crummy room

d)

It is on the edge next to a cliff

4.

The Giver tells Jonas "my job is to transmit to you all the memories I have within me." By this he means...

a)

His memories from his life

b)

The history of the Community

c)

The future of the Community

d)

The past history that has been taken away

5.

Jonas is most shocked that the Giver has the ability to...

a)

Have books

b)

Have a spouse

c)

Apply for release

d)

Turn off the speaker

6.

What other changes does the first memory of snow, sled, and hill teach Jonas about?

a)

Climate control

b)

Release

c)

Genetic engineering

d)

Sameness

7.

The Giver introduces Jonas to pain in the form of physical pain first. Based on the book, which statement is most accurate about the Giver's viewpoint around pain.

a)

Mental pain is easier to process than physical pain

b)

Physical pain is easier to process than mental pain

c)

Mental pain and physical pain are equally difficult to process

d)

It's very easy to survive pain as long as you have someone to share it with

8.

In Chapter 12, Jonas learns the Community once had color but it was taken away. Without color, what else is taken away?

a)

Choices

b)

Pain

c)

Emotions

d)

Relationships

9.

Jonas fails to share his new awareness/new memories with Asher, Lily, and Father. Why?

a)

To give and receive memories, both parties need to be willing

b)

They do not have the ability to give and receive memories

c)

They do receive the memories, but it doesn't make sense to them

d)

They get mad at him for trying to do so

10.

As Jonas receives more memories, how does his place in the Community change?

a)

He becomes more separate and alone

b)

He becomes a leader people look up to

c)

He becomes an Elder who makes decisions

d)

He becomes hated for his special honor

11.

Why are the Givers and Receivers so honored in the Community?

a)

They make rules

b)

They save people from pain

c)

They answer questions about the past

d)

They read books and store history

12.

The Giver mentions that he is not as old as he appears. What does this tell readers about the job of "Receiver of Memory."

a)

It is a magical job with special powers

b)

It is incredibly stressful and hard work

c)

Receivers have to work for a very long time

d)

He is a time traveler.

13.

The Community has some similarities to Camp 14 (North Korean penal camp). Which of the following would NOT be a similarity.

a)

Families are arranged

b)

They don't know what love is

c)

Little/no knowledge of the outside world

d)

Cruel and unusual punishments for breaking the rules

14.

Jonas accidentally shares a memory with Gabriel and he "decided not to tell." This shows readers that Jonas is getting comfortable with...

a)

Lying

b)

Precision of language

c)

Rule breaking

d)

Fighting

15.

Which of the following is best symbolized by the color red?

a)

Calm

b)

Nature

c)

Passion

d)

Royalty

16.

Jonas begins to question Sameness and desires choices. How does the Giver defend the lack of freedom in the Community?

a)

It helps to make sure everything runs properly.

b)

It prevents people from making wrong choices.

c)

It is constitutionally required by the Elders.

d)

He is scared of returning to the Dark Ages.

17.

What mental pain does Jonas receive first?

a)

Warfare

b)

Loss and neglect

c)

Heartbreak

d)

Injustice

18.

Jonas sees red as positive (from the sled). Which of these memories changes his view of the color red?

a)

The war memory

b)

The poaching memory

c)

The broken bone memory

d)

The love memory

19.

Jonas is able to transmit a memory to Gabriel. This foreshadows that...

a)

They are brothers

b)

Gabriel could be a future receiver

c)

Jonas is going to get in trouble

d)

The Giver will also give memories to Gabriel

20.

What memory does the Giver provide to Jonas to spare him from the mental pain?

a)

Joy

b)

Love

c)

Excitement

d)

A party

21.

Which word best explains Jonas' changing feelings towards his Community and his new knowledge that it is not as good as he once believed?

a)

Automacity

b)

Disillusionment

c)

Satire

d)

Rebellion

22.

The difference between feelings and emotions are...

a)

Feelings are lasting, emotions fade quickly

b)

Feelings are powerful, emotions are weak

c)

Feelings are positive, emotions are negative

d)

Feelings are surface level, emotions are deeper

23.

During the unscheduled holiday, Jonas sees the game of War in a new light. His reaction can best be described

a)

PTSD

b)

Panic attack

c)

Anger

d)

Depression

24.

After learning of Love, Jonas decides to stop taking his pill. How will this impact Jonas in a larger sense?

a)

He will be able to see the colors permanently.

b)

He will be able to have his own family unit.

c)

He will be able to make choices such as what kind of clothing he wants to wear.

d)

His emotions will be stronger and further change how he feels about the Community.

25.

In Chapter 18, we learn about the failure of Rosemary 10 years ago. What error did the Giver make during her training?

a)

He breaks the rules and she is punished for it

b)

He transmits mental pain first, overwhelming her

c)

He transmits physical pain first, scaring her

d)

He is too verbally harsh on her so she runs away