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The Giver Chapters 1-5 Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why was the pilot released from the community in Chapter 1?

a)

He made a mistake in his training.

b)

He tried to escape the community in a plane.

c)

He refused to follow directions.

d)

He stole something from the community.

2.

What word does Asher mistakenly use to describe watching the workers at the fish hatchery.

a)

Distracted

b)

Distraught

c)

Apprehensive

d)

Fascinated

3.

What made Lily so angry on the playground?

a)

Another child stole her swing.

b)

Another child called her a mean name.

c)

Another child skipped the line for the slide.

d)

All of the children were being too loud.

4.

What are the two reasons (besides punishment) that community members are released?

a)

Release of those who want to move and the elderly.

b)

Release of those who appeal their job assignment and the elderly.

c)

Release of the elderly and newchildren.

d)

Release of newchildren and those who prefer another community.

5.

How many children are in each age group in the community?

a)

25

b)

50

c)

100

d)

30

6.

What rule does Father confess to breaking?

a)

He took an apple from the snack area at work.

b)

He rode a bicycle after dark.

c)

He celebrated Gabriel's birthday.

d)

He looked up Gabriel's name.

7.

How are job assignments chosen in the community?

a)

The elders study children's interests and abilities and choose their jobs.

b)

The children fill out surveys about their interests.

c)

The children volunteer at different places and choose the job they like best.

d)

The jobs are assigned randomly by a drawing at the Ceremony of 12.

8.

What is Lily's comfort object?

a)

A teddy bear

b)

A hippo

c)

An elephant

d)

A lion

9.

What does Lily notice that Jonas and Gabe have in common?

a)

Their skin tone

b)

Their nose shape

c)

Their eye color

d)

Their laugh

10.

What happens to birthmothers after they have three babies?

a)

They retire to the House of the Old.

b)

They have a new ceremony to receive a second job assignment.

c)

They become physical laborers.

d)

They become nurturers and care for the newchildren.

11.

Why did Jonas steal an apple from the recreation area?

a)

He was hungry.

b)

He thought the rule wasn't very important.

c)

He wanted to see if he would be caught.

d)

He wanted to investigate it further.

12.

How is the speaker used in the community?

a)

To remind residents that they have broken rules without calling them out by name

b)

To list residents who are in trouble for breaking the rules

c)

To discuss topics of importance to community members

d)

To issue the threat of release

13.

Why does Jonas decide to volunteer with Asher at the House of the Old?

a)

The House of the Old is his favorite volunteer spot.

b)

He hopes to get assigned to the House of the Old.

c)

He knows he only has a little while longer to spend volunteer time with friends.

d)

He needs to have a serious talk with Asher.

14.

What exciting event has happened at the House of the Old on the day Jonas volunteers there?

a)

The release of Edna

b)

A retirement party

c)

Two new people have joined the House of the Old

d)

The release of Roberto

15.

Which of the following does Larissa NOT mention as part of a release?

a)

The chanting of an anthem

b)

Speeches by members of the community

c)

A telling of the person's life

d)

The telling of dreams

16.

What must members of the community do if they accidentally see someone else's nakedness?

a)

Report it to the justice department

b)

Apply for release

c)

Make an apology

d)

Do extra volunteer hours

17.

What did Lily report dreaming about?

a)

Getting in trouble for saying Gabe's name

b)

Skipping the line to go down the slide

c)

Getting caught riding her mother's bicycle

d)

Getting the assignment of nurturer

18.

Which of the following would be a violation of the rules during the telling of dreams?

a)

Not having a dream to report

b)

Not telling the whole dream

c)

Reporting a dream that seemed inappropriate

d)

Telling more than one dream

19.

What is the community's treatment for Stirrings?

a)

Going to a rehabilitation center

b)

Reporting dreams to family members

c)

Taking a daily pill

d)

Having a surgery

20.

Why do Jonas and his friends not talk about taking the pill?

a)

It is considered rude to talk about any differences between people.

b)

They will be released if they discuss it.

c)

They don't truly trust each other.

d)

They must use precise language and can't find the right words for their feelings about it.