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WorksheetsThe Giver: Reading Checkpoint #1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is Jonas's father’s job?
Teaching
Caring for babies
Counseling
He doesn't have a job
Who makes any important, final decisions about the way the community is run?
The Elders
The Committee of Seven
The Giver
The Receiver
What happens at the Ceremony of 12?
You get assigned your real name
You get assigned to an institute of higher learning
You are assigned the person you are to marry
You are assigned your job.
Why does Jonas want his father to chastise Lily?
She “borrowed” his bike to go for a ride
She mentioned his eyes
She interrupted him while he was sharing his feelings
She threw water on him
Why does Jonas have no idea what his assignment might be?
Because it's such a secret in the Community
Because he hasn't focused his volunteer efforts in any one area
Because he hasn't enjoyed any of his volunteer assignments
Because he's not very smart.
All of these were a part of Roberto's release ceremony EXCEPT...
a review of his life and accomplishments
chanting the patriotic anthem
speeches from friends and admirers
a period of mourning
Where does Larissa say the Old go when they are released?
To "Heaven"
The "House of the Very Old"
Nobody knows except the committee of Elders
To another Community
Why are Jonas and Larissa laughing at the end of chapter 4?
Jonas told a funny joke
Larissa’s hair was sticking straight up after her bath
Asher tripped and fell into an empty tub
Jonas suggested they take an idea to the committee for study
Why is Jonas angry at Fiona in his dream?
She is breaking the rules
She is making fun of his eyes
She is angry at him
She won't take him seriously
What did Jonas say was the strongest feeling in his dream?
Fear
Confusion
Desire
Anger
Gabriel has been scheduled for release because he has been labeled "Uncertain"
True
False
When the elders match spouses, which of these factors is not taken into account?
Intelligence
Disposition
Aptitude & Physical Characteristics
All are taken into account
