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WorksheetsThe Giver Ch. 1-3 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What punishment did someone in the community receive for a major wrongdoing?
death
community service
jail
released from the community
What is a family in Jonas's community?
two children - one male and one female
Parents could have as many children as they had funds to take care of the children properly.
The number of children in a family depended on the jobs the parents had.
The assignments are described as being carefully chosen by the Elders. What can we infer about the society's view of individual choice?
a) Individual choice is highly valued and encouraged.
b) Individual choice is seen as potentially dangerous and is therefore limited.
c) Individuals have complete control over their career paths.
d) The assignments are random and meaningless.
What was different about Jonas and the baby?
Their pale eyes
Their hair
Their birthmother
Their smile
How were people in Jonas's community assigned jobs?
Everyone registered for the jobs they wanted at the court house
The elders assigned the jobs.
You took a test in school to determine which job best suited you.
Who was the Receiver?
the person getting a child
the oldest person
the most important Elder
What is one reason that someone may be released?
The person is too smart
The person has blue eyes
The person is old and can't contribute to the community
The person laughs too much
What was Jonas apprehensive, or nervous, about?
The telling of feelings
The Ceremony of 12
The Gathering of Greats
The release of a friend
What does Jonas's experience with the apple primarily suggest about his perception compared to others in the community?
A) Jonas is beginning to perceive aspects of his environment that others cannot.
B) Jonas is intentionally trying to deceive Asher by claiming to see something unusual.
C) Jonas is struggling with a medical condition that affects his vision.
Select one quotation from the text that best supports your answer from question 9.
A) "He had simply wanted to finish his turn at bat."
B) "Then he noticed that something about the apple had changed."
C) "He looked at the apple again. It was the same."
D)He felt a little guilty that he had not asked his father about it.
