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Study Guide for The Giver Final

Total questions: 153

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one feature that Jonas has that is different?

a)

His eyes

b)

His hair

2.

What ceremony is Jonas anticipating at the beginning of the novel?

a)

Ceremony of Release

b)

Naming Ceremony

c)

Ceremony of Twelve

d)

Ceremony of Loss

3.

All citizens are assigned a spouse and a family unit.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What happens to citizens who break a major community rule?

a)

They are chastized

b)

They are tortured

c)

They serve jail time

d)

They are released

5.

Individual freedoms are limited in the novel.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which assignment did Asher receive?

a)

Pilot

b)

Assistant Director of Recreation

c)

Assistant Director of Food Production

d)

Nurturer

7.

Which assignment did Fiona receive?

a)

Receiver of Memory

b)

Caretaker of the Old

c)

Nurturer

d)

Birthmother

8.

How did Jonas know that he had the Capacity to See Beyond?

a)

He noticed changes in an apple

b)

He noticed changes in peoples' faces

c)

He noticed a change in Fiona's hair

d)

All of these

9.

What does Jonas's assignment as the Receiver of Memory entail?

a)

learning about his trainer's memories

b)

learning about the memories of the Community

c)

learning about the memories of the Community and Elsewhere

d)

learning about the memories of the entire world

10.

Why is Jonas's father preparing for a release at the Nurturing Center?

a)

One of the birthmothers is expecting a child with a disability.

b)

Gabriel has not been approved for a family unit and must be released.

c)

Gabriel will be released because he has been receiving memories.

d)

One of the birthmothers is delivering identical twins.

11.

How does Jonas soothe Gabriel when he is restless?

a)

He sings to him

b)

He rubs his back

c)

He feeds him

d)

He rocks him in a chair

12.

What connection does Jonas have with Gabriel?

a)

They both have the Capacity to See Beyond

b)

They have the same birthmother

c)

They both had a bear as a comfort object

d)

They are both Receivers of Memory

13.

What was the last thing that the Giver advised the Committee of Elders about?

a)

Whether or not they should decrease the birthrate

b)

Whether or not Jonas should be the next Receiver

c)

Whether or not they should increase the birthrate

d)

Whether they should lower the age for riding bicycles

14.

Which memory did Jonas receive that caused him to ask Asher to stop playing a game?

a)

The memory of war

b)

The memory of snow

c)

The memory of an elephant dying

d)

The memory of a holiday

15.

Why does Jonas decide to stop taking his pill?

a)

He wanted his stirrings to come back

b)

He wanted to choose

c)

The Giver told him not to

d)

He wanted his feelings for Fiona to return

16.

Which was the Giver's favorite memory?

a)

The ride on the sled

b)

A trip to the beach

c)

A family holiday

d)

A concert

17.

Who is Rosemary?

a)

The failed Receiver in training

b)

The Giver's daughter

c)

Someone whose name is no longer mentioned in the community

d)

All of these

18.

How does Jonas react when he learns what Release is?

a)

in sympathy

b)

in anger

c)

in sadness

d)

in resentment

19.

Why is Jonas planning to escape from the community?

a)

Because he broke a rule and will be released

b)

Because he wants to explore elsewhere

c)

So the memories he has received will be released back to the community

d)

To save Gabriel from release

20.

Why is Jonas forced to leave the community earlier than he'd planned?

a)

To protect Gabriel from being released

b)

His mother discovers his plan

c)

Asher tries to stop him

d)

To escape his own release

21.

How is Jonas enduring the trying conditions after he escapes?

a)

He fishes and picks berries

b)

He utilizes the memories he has

c)

He bikes at night

d)

All of these

22.

How is Jonas punished for stealing the apple?

a)

His parents punish him.

b)

His teacher gives him detention.

c)

The speaker makes an announcement on the loudspeaker instructing him to return the apple.

23.

What assignment did Lily want but was told it had no honor?

a)

Caretaker of the Old

b)

Birthmother

c)

Nurturer

d)

Laborer

24.

True or False: Jonas's "Stirrings" occurred. because he would soon become the Receiver of Memory.

a)

True

b)

False

25.
True or False? The male infant may be released because he cannot sit up on schedule. 
a)
True
b)
False
26.
True or false? Each December the children get a year older and gain new privileges and responsibilities.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
True or false? Citizens are encouraged to be as similar to others as possible.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
True or false? Newchildren are identified by a number before they are named.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
True or false? At first, Jonas can only see flashes of blue.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
True or false? Jonas takes Gabriel and Lily with him when he flees the community.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Which is NOT a reason that someone may be released?
a)
reward
b)
punishment
c)
infant not thriving
d)
elderly
32.
A birthmother does what?
a)
feeds her children
b)
has four children and then retires
c)
lives with her children
d)
has three children then performs manual labor
33.
Who decides each Twelve's assignment?
a)
the Twelve themself
b)
the Twelve's parents
c)
The Giver
d)
The Elders
34.
Which is NOT a quality that the Receiver-in-Training must possess? 
a)
integrity
b)
sense of humor
c)
courage
d)
Capacity to See Beyond
35.
Which of the following was NOT eliminated when the community went to Sameness?
a)
hills
b)
different types of food
c)
colors
d)
weather patterns
36.
The Giver's favorite memory is of:
a)
walking on a beach
b)
a family at Christmas
c)
sledding downhill
d)
sailing on a lake
37.
Instead of seeing colors, the Giver first saw what?
a)
heard pounding surf
b)
heard music
c)
saw glimpses of other communities
d)
experienced different types of weather
38.
Choose the best description for Jonas.
a)
enjoys the community
b)
lives at the House of the Old
c)
assigned to be Reciever in Training
d)
cares for Gabriel
39.
Choose the best description for Fiona.
a)
Assistant Director of Recreation
b)
Lily's best friend
c)
Mother's friend
d)
assigned as Caretaker of the Old
40.
Choose the best description of Father.
a)
works as Nurturer
b)
works in Department of Justice
c)
always votes to keep Gabriel
d)
tries to leave the community
41.
Choose the best description of Gabriel.
a)
does not sleep well at night.
b)
friend of Father's
c)
released by Father
d)
lives at the House of the Old
42.
Choose the best description of Mother.
a)
works as Nurturer
b)
works in the Department of Justice
c)
works at the House of the Old
d)
is friends with the Giver
43.
Choose the best description of the Giver.
a)
agrees with the community's structures
b)
works with Mother
c)
does not get along with Jonas
d)
holds the community's memories
44.
What do families do at dinner each evening?
a)
tell the best and worst parts of their day.
b)
tell their feelings
c)
make plans for the next day
d)
bless the food
45.
Which of the Nurturer's standards has Gabriel NOT met?
a)
normal intelligence
b)
sitting up alone
c)
has six teeth
d)
sleeping through the night
46.
How does the natural world change as Jonas and Gabriel get farther from the community?
a)
Jonas and Gabriel enter a war zone
b)
They see animals and varied weather
c)
They enter a rain forest
d)
They see a large city.
47.

How is Jonas punished for stealing the apple?

a)

His parents punish him.

b)

His teacher gives him detention.

c)

The speaker makes an announcement on the loudspeaker instructing him to return the apple.

48.

Which of these things does Jonas do to "teach" Asher about memories?

a)

He places his hand on Asher to convey the color of the flowers.

b)

He describes to Asher- in detail- his memory of war.

c)

He tries to transmit the memory of Christmas to Asher.

49.

What is THE MAIN REASON the Giver does NOT go with Jonas?

a)

He is too old and wouldn't make it.

b)

He is not allowed to leave.

c)

He has to help the community.

d)

He takes back the memories.

50.
The result of Asher asking for a smack in place of a snack when he was three was the he...
a)
was given a smack with the discipline wand so that he would learn to use language more precisely
b)
had to sit in the timeout chair for using the incorrect word
c)
told he would not be given snacks until he learned to speak properly
d)
was sent to bed without supper for not using precise language 
51.
What happened when it was Jonas's turn to receive his job assignment?
a)
Jonas received the job of doctor 
b)
Jonas fell as he was going to the stage 
c)
Jonas was terrified
d)
The Chief Elder skipped over Jonas
52.
Asher received a good Assignment; he would be...
a)
attendant at the fish hatchery 
b)
instructor of the sixes
c)
Director of Recreation 
d)
an engineer 
53.
The Ceremony of Twelve is one of the rare times when...
a)
group chanting and singing are encouraged
b)
members of the community do not have to go to work
c)
individual differences are celebrated
d)
the community gathers for a picnic 
54.

Jonas was not assigned. He was ___.

a)

honored

b)

selected

c)

chosen

d)

skipped

55.

Jonas was selected to be the what?

a)

Giver of Memory

b)

Recreation Director

c)

Chief Elder

d)

Receiver of Memory

56.

What was similar between the Receiver and Jonas?

a)

pale eyes

b)

age

c)

hair color

d)

nothing

57.

What are the qualities of a Receiver?

a)

Intelligence, Courage, and Apprehension

b)

Intelligence, Integrity, and Courage

c)

Courage, Strength, and Good Looks

d)

Money, Power, and Pride

58.

During his training, Jonas will experience ___.

a)

physical pain

b)

another type of pain beyond anything he knows

c)

both of the above

59.

What happened as Jonas looked out at the people in the audience?

a)

they laughed at him

b)

Jonas cried

c)

the people "changed"

d)

Lily stuck her tongue out at him

60.

What did the audience do at the end of the Jonas's assignment?

a)

chanted his name

b)

clapped for him

c)

sat silently

d)

grumbled with jealousy

61.

Which quality is most important to Jonas's community?

a)

uniqueness

b)

sameness

c)

beauty

d)

intelligence

62.

Which of these is one of Jonas's new rules?

a)

You may be released

b)

You may lie

c)

You must discuss your training with others

d)

You cannot live in your dwelling anymore

63.
What permission surprises Jonas the most?
a)
Permission to eat fruit
b)
Permission to ride bicycles
c)
Permission to be independent
d)
Permission to lie
64.

Where is Lily going to start her volunteer training?

a)

Nurturing Center

b)

House of the Old

c)

As an instructor of Threes

d)

At the Fish Hatchery

65.

What happened to the previous trainee as Receiver of Memory?

a)

became a birthmmother

b)

never seen again

c)

was able to choose a new assignment

d)

was excused from an assignment

66.

The rules and instructions Jonas receives say that he doesn't have to follow rules about what?

a)

correct language

b)

uniform

c)

rudeness

d)

newchildren

67.
What will Jonas be receiving during his training?
a)
lessons
b)
memories
c)
a class to teach
68.
What is the most alarming or surprising difference between The Receiver's dwelling and Jonas'?
a)
The bed.
b)
The luxurious fabrics.
c)
The curved table legs.
d)
The books.
69.
What is the first memory The Giver gives Jonas?
a)
The memory of rain.
b)
The memory of snow.
c)
The memory of wind.
d)
The memory of fire.
70.
What memories does the Giver have?
a)
All memories that ever existed. Memories of the world from Elsewhere and beyond.
b)
Childhood memories
c)
the elders" childhoods
d)
Community memories
71.
Why does the Giver look so old?
a)
Because he is 100 years old
b)
He is filled with wisdom
c)
The job/task he has, ages him
d)
Because he is as old as dirt
72.
The Receiver looks like any other person in the community EXCEPT for this one trait:

a)
Broad shoulders.
b)
Pale eyes.
c)
Hook nose.
d)
Dark hair.
73.
The Receiver holds the memories and experiences of almost everyone and everything in the past.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
What is the special quality Jonas has?
a)
The ability to feel
b)
He has a brother and a sister
c)
The Capacity to See Beyond
d)
The ability to receive memories
75.
What is the downside of Jonas's new position?
a)
Pressure
b)
Isolation
c)
Lack of sleep
d)
Pressure
76.
How does the Old Man, the former receiver, transfer memories?
a)
He transports them through his mind control
b)
He has to touch Jonas to transmit them.
c)
He has to tell Jonas a story.
d)
He lets Jonas listen to recordings and watch movies.
77.
Why does the Giver look so old?
a)
Because he is 100 years old
b)
He is filled with wisdom
c)
The job/task he has, ages him
d)
Because he is as old as dirt
78.
The first memory the Giver gives Jonas is
a)
a sled ride
b)
a horse ride
c)
a boat ride
d)
a carousel ride
79.
What character does Jonas try to give an awareness of the color red to?
a)
Lily.
b)
Fiona.
c)
Asher.
d)
Mother.
80.
What does Jonas suggest The Giver do so his load will not be so heavy?
a)
Give his books to the House of Old.
b)
Give Jonas painful memories.
c)
Stop seeing Jonas.
d)
Visit the Department of Justice.
81.
What does Jonas suggest his Father do to help soothe Gabriel during the night?
a)
Make sure Gabriel gets medication.
b)
Put Gabriel back in the Nurturing Center.
c)
Put Gabriel in Jonas's room.
d)
Put Gabriel in Lily's room.
82.
What memory does Jonas give Gabriel during the night as he is trying to calm him down?
a)
The memory of the sled.
b)
The memory of sailing.
c)
The memory of snow.
d)
The memory of a sunburn.
83.

When the last Receiver failed 10 years ago, what happened to the memories?

a)

They came back to the previous Receiver.

b)

They just faded away.

c)

They were released to the community, which caused confusion and chaos.

84.

What lingering pain did the Giver give Jonas?

a)

the memory of a skinned knee

b)

the memory of a broken leg

c)

the memory of a virus

d)

the memory of a mashed finger

85.

At this point in the novel, Jonas realizes for the first time that his family has...

a)

been secretly spying on his training

b)

chosen to release Gabriel

c)

never known pain

d)

have also been receiving memories from The Giver to help Jonas with his training.

86.
What happens to twins born into the community?
a)
They do not exist in the community.
b)
They are given to one family.
c)
One gets released.
d)
They are separated at birth.
87.
At the beginning of chapter 14, Jonas was on a
a)
sled on top of a hill
b)
couch reading a book
c)
skateboard riding to Elsewhere
d)
boat sailing to Elsewhere
88.

What happened to Jonas when fell off the sled?

a)

He landed softly on the snow.

b)

He ripped his pants.

c)

He broke his neck.

d)

He broke his leg.

89.
What did Jonas ask The Giver when he woke from his dream?
a)
To receive a memory of death.
b)
To be relieved of pain.
c)
To be taken home because his bicycle was damaged.
d)
To be released.
90.
Why did Jonas feel desperately lonely when he was in his room?
a)
He realized that he has not seen his friends in over a month.
b)
He realized he was from another world.
c)
He realized that no one in his family have ever known pain.
d)
He realized that everyone in the community spoke a different language.
91.
What was the pleasant memory The Giver gave Jonas after very painful memories?
a)
Flying a kite at the park.
b)
Eating ice cream during a heat wave.
c)
Sailing on a lake during sunset.
d)
Reading a book next to a fireplace.
92.
What was the memory Jonas received from The Giver to remind him of the problems with a larger population?
a)
Not enough schools
b)
Not enough jobs
c)
Pollution
d)
Starvation
93.

Years ago, how many children did the Elders want the Birthmothers to have but then became a huge problem for the community?

a)

No children

b)

2 children

c)

4 children

d)

1 child

94.
Why does the community not have the memories of the past?
a)
They don't want everyone to have to be burdened with the suffering.
b)
They don't want the community to have wisdom.
c)
They don't trust the community to have the memories.
d)
They don't want anyone in the community to leave and go Elsewhere.
95.

Twin males are going to be born in a month and one will need to be released. What will determine which child will be released?

a)

Shape of the head

b)

Eye color

c)

Weight

d)

Response to touch

96.
While Jonas is caring for Gabriel and patting his back, what memory did he accidentally give to the child?
a)
Memory of war
b)
Memory of a sled in the snow
c)
Memory of a sailboat on a lake
d)
Memory of starvation
97.

Which best describes The Giver's favorite memory?

a)

Family eating together at a park

b)

Family gathering around for Christmas

c)

Family road trip to Colorado

d)

Family opening gifts at a birthday party

98.

Cold and snow ended when the Community...

a)

went to "Sameness".

b)

developed Climate Control.

c)

began.

d)

sought the wisdom of the Receiver.

99.

According to The Giver, why will it be difficult for Jonas to have a spouse?

a)

It would be an arranged marriage.

b)

He and his spouse could not apply for children.

c)

It is not difficult; it is impossible!

d)

He will not be able to share his life with a spouse.

100.

Why does Jonas ask The Giver for painful memories?

a)

He wants to prove to The Community that he is brave.

b)

He wants to lighten The Giver's burden.

c)

He knows that The Giver is getting old.

d)

He wants to share memories with The Giver.

101.

Why did colors disappear in The Community?

a)

Colors symbolized destruction, sadness, and tragedy.

b)

Color wasn't practical.

c)

The Elders decided "Sameness" was best.

d)

The Elders were color blind and didn't want anyone else to see the colors.

102.

In the first memory, what did Jonas not receive?

a)

temperature

b)

elevation

c)

color

d)

acceleration

103.

Why does Jonas feel anger towards his groupmates?

a)

They were excited about their Assignments, and he was not.

b)

Their assignments were easier than his.

c)

They were satisfied with their lives when he knew there was so much more to life.

d)

They do not seem interested in his Assignment since they do not ask questions.

104.

For Jonas, what is the significance of the "Elephant" memory.

a)

Jonas learns that elephants can care for one another.

b)

Jonas learns that elephants are massive creatures.

c)

Jonas understands why elephants are obsolete in the Community.

d)

Jonas understands the concept of brutality.

105.

All of the following are a part of Jonas's "training", EXCEPT...

a)

Jonas talks to the female Attendant every day.

b)

Jonas must remove his tunic in order to receive memories.

c)

The Giver turns Jonas away some days.

d)

The Giver transmits memories through his hands.

106.

The Committee of Elders call upon The Receiver...

a)

when they need to make a decision.

b)

when they do not agree with what is happening within the Community.

c)

whenever they feel the need.

d)

when they are faced with something unfamiliar.

107.

Jonas has received all of the following memories, EXCEPT...

a)

a gunshot wound.

b)

the ocean.

c)

hunger.

d)

family.

108.

What is the protagonist's name in The Giver?

a)

Jonathan

b)

Jake

c)

Jonas

d)

Asher

109.

What method of transportation do people use in Jonas's community?

a)

Buses

b)

Bicycles

c)

Cars

d)

Horses

110.

How many children are assigned to each family?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

One

d)

Four

111.

What is the evening telling of feelings?

a)

Writing in a journal about the day's events.

b)

Family members can share their feelings if they choose.

c)

Eating dinner together.

d)

Each family member MUST share their emotional status.

112.

How is Jonas feeling about the coming December?

a)

Delighted

b)

Confused

c)

Apprehensive

d)

Melancholy

113.

What job does Jonas's father have?

a)

Laborer

b)

Nurturer

c)

Architect

d)

Elder

114.

What happens at the Ceremony of Twelve?

a)

Kids get their names.

b)

Kids get to begin their volunteer hours.

c)

Kids get their bikes.

d)

Kids get their Assignments (jobs)

115.

Where does Jonas's mother work?

a)

Recreation Area

b)

The school

c)

Department of Justice

d)

The airport

116.

Who is staying with Jonas's family?

a)

Gabriel

b)

Daniel

c)

Asher

d)

Fiona

117.

What did Jonas take out of the Recreation Center?

a)

An apple

b)

A banana

c)

An orange

d)

A mango

118.

What is the name of the girl Jonas likes?

a)

Sarah

b)

Lily

c)

Madeline

d)

Fiona

119.

Where does Jonas volunteer?

a)

Food Distribution

b)

The Childcare Center

c)

The House of Old

d)

The Rehabilitation Center

120.

What's the rule in Jonas's community about nakedness?

a)

The rule does not apply to the Old.

b)

Adults cannot see each other naked.

c)

The rule does not apply to babies.

d)

All choices are correct.

121.

Who isn't allowed in the Releasing Room?

a)

Adults

b)

Children

c)

Animals

d)

The Old

122.

The community Jonas lives in is supposed to be....

a)

modern America

b)

a utopia

c)

a different planet

d)

a dystopia

123.

What is Jonas's sister's name?

a)

Larissa

b)

Edna

c)

Lily

d)

Asher

124.

What ritual does Jonas participate in in the beginning of chapter 5?

a)

The telling of dreams

b)

The sharing of life goals

c)

The confession of sins

d)

The reciting of rules

125.

What does Jonas dream?

a)

That he becomes a pilot

b)

That he wants to take a bath with Fiona

c)

That he wants to marry Fiona

d)

That he is released

126.

What does Jonas's community call puberty?

a)

Stirrings

b)

Hormone Monsters

c)

The Changing

d)

Growing Up

127.

How does the community treat "Stirrings?"

a)

Community Service

b)

Injections

c)

Pills

d)

A treatment facility

128.

Chapter 18: The first painful memory ROSEMARY received was that of a child taken from its parents.

a)

True

b)

False

129.

Chapter 18: There has always been a rule against the new Receiver applying for release?

a)

True

b)

False

130.

Chapter 18: The community received the memories after Rosemary was released.

a)

True

b)

False

131.

Chapter 18: When he lost Rosemary, the Giver tried to help the community.

a)

True

b)

False

132.

Chapter 18: The Giver loved Rosemary.

a)

True

b)

False

133.

Chapter 19: Jonas was able to watch the Release of the twin because...

a)

his father had granted it.

b)

all private ceremonies were recorded.

c)

it was a required part of his training.

134.

Chapter 19: Jonas watched as the Newchild received an injection that actually

a)

protected it from disease

b)

prepared it for Elsewhere

c)

killed it.

135.

Chapter 20: Jonas' father and Fiona were able to perform the Release because

a)

it was the rule.

b)

they had no feelings.

c)

they feared fro their own lives.

136.

Chapter 20: What would the community have to do to if Jonas escaped?

a)

find another receiver in training

b)

bear the burden of the memories he had been holding for them

c)

kill him

137.

Chapter 20: The Giver decided to leave the community with Jonas.

a)

True

b)

False

138.

Chapter 20: The Giver planned to get Jonas out of town by...

a)

helping him escape at night.

b)

pretending to send him on a mission.

c)

hiding him in the vehicle sent to take him to another community.

139.

Chapter 20: Who is Rosemary?

a)

The Giver's wife

b)

The Giver's daughter

c)

The Giver's sister

140.

Chapter 21: The Nurterers had voted for...

a)

Gabriel's release

b)

having Jonas adopt Gabriel

c)

keeping Gabriel one more week.

141.

Chapter 21: Jonas stole his father's bicycle because it had a child seat on the back.

a)

True

b)

False

142.

Chapter 21: Which of the following is NOT a rule Jonas broke while he escaped the community?

a)

lying to his parents

b)

leaving a dwelling at night

c)

stealing food

143.

Chapter 21: Because he had to leave unexpectedly, Jonas was unable to receive the memories of...

a)

place and direction

b)

survival and strength

c)

strength and courage

144.

Chapter 21: To avoid being found by heat-seeking devices Jonas hid underwater.

a)

True

b)

False

145.

Chapter 22: During their journey to Elsewhere... Jonas

a)

Broke his arm

b)

twisted his ankle

c)

skinned his knee

146.

Chapter 22: Jonas and Gabriel began to experience weather and encounter hills.

a)

True

b)

False

147.

Chapter 22: Gabriel saw a bird and thought it was a plane.

a)

True

b)

False

148.

Chapter 22: What two problems made Jonas wonder if he had done the right thing by taking Gabriel and leaving the comfort and safety of the community?

a)

starvation and bitter cold

b)

dangerous animals and the planes that never stopped coming

c)

pain and exhaustion

149.

Chapter 23: From the place that he and Gabriel left, Jonas thought he heard birds.

a)

True

b)

False

150.

Chapter 23: In order to motivate himself to go on Jonas tried to conjure up memories of...

a)

love

b)

joy

c)

his friends

d)

warmth

151.

Chapter 23: The memory that Jonas recalls at the end of the book is of Christmas.

a)

True

b)

False

152.

Chapter 23: What does Jonas NOT encounter on his journey to Elsewhere?

a)

snow

b)

hills

c)

other people

d)

wild animals

153.

Chapter 23: On Jonas' final decent to Elsewhere, he finds the red sled.

a)

True

b)

False