WorksheetsThe Giver - Chapter 1-6
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Who is the protagonist of The Giver?
a)
Lily
b)
Jonas
c)
Gabriel
d)
Asher
2.
2. What happens at the Ceremony of Twelve?
a)
People are assigned their real name.
b)
Spouses are assigned.
c)
Bicycles are given out.
d)
Assignments are given out.
3.
3. What is Jonas's father's job?
a)
teaching
b)
counseling
c)
caring for newchildren
d)
he doesn't have one
4.
4. What is different about Jonas and Gabriel's eyes than the rest of the community members?
a)
They are pale.
b)
They are dark.
c)
They require glasses or contacts.
d)
They are not different at all.
5.
5. Why is there very little honor in the assignment of Birthmother?
a)
After 3 years, the Birthmother becomes a Laborer until they enter the House of the Old.
b)
The Birthmothers do not continue their education after receiving their Assignment.
c)
It is considered unclean to give birth to newchildren.
d)
The Birthmothers are not valued by the community members for their contributions.
6.
6. Jonas is __________ about the Ceremony of 12.
a)
distraught
b)
apprehensive
c)
distracted
d)
frightened
7.
7. Why does Jonas have no idea what his assignment might be?
a)
It's a secret in the Community and no one knows.
b)
He hasn't focused his volunteer efforts in any one area.
c)
He hasn't enjoyed any of his volunteer assignments.
d)
He does know, but just tells his parents that he has no idea.
8.
8. Where does Larissa say the Old go when they are released?
a)
To Heaven
b)
Nobody knows except the Elders
c)
The House of the Very Old
d)
To another Community
9.
9. Why is Jonas angry at Fiona in his dream?
a)
She is breaking the rules.
b)
She won't take him seriously.
c)
She is making fun of his eyes.
d)
She is angry at him.
10.
10. How does Jonas describe his dream about Fiona and the Bathing Room?
a)
Pleasurable and confusing
b)
Frightening and confusing
c)
Confusing and funny
d)
Sad and anxious
11.
11. What did Jonas say was the strongest feeling in his dream her shared with his parents?
a)
fear
b)
wanting
c)
hope
d)
embarrassment
12.
12. Which people in the Community are required to take the pills to prevent the Stirrings?
a)
Everyone
b)
Only males
c)
Only females
d)
Newchildren
13.
13. What perspective is The Giver written in?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person omniscient
14.
14. What distinguishes the Sevens from the younger kids?
a)
They have bicycles.
b)
They begin to volunteer in the Community.
c)
They get haircuts.
d)
Their jackets button down the front.
15.
15. Gabriel has been scheduled for release because he has been labeled "Uncertain."
a)
True
b)
False
16.
16. If a young child dies, what happens with their name?
a)
It is never used again.
b)
A replacement child is given that name.
c)
Someone at the House of the Old gets that name and the child is commemorated that way.
d)
The Elders remove the name from all memories.
17.
17. When the Elders match spouses, which of these factors is taken into consideration?
a)
intelligence
b)
energy level
c)
disposition
d)
All are taken into consideration.
18.
18. If a person doesn't fit in with the Community, they may apply for Release.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
19. Which of these does NOT happen during the yearly ceremony?
a)
Names are given to the newchildren.
b)
Assignments are given.
c)
Inadequate newchildren are released.
d)
Nines receive their bikes.
20.
20. When Twelves are given their Assignment, are they considered adults or still children?
a)
Adults
b)
Children
c)
Adults in training but can still play with their group mates
d)
They are not considered to be either but are just members
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