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WorksheetsThe Giver: Ch. 1-2
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why is Jonas worried about the upcoming ceremony?
He is afraid that he will be assigned the job of laborer.
He is afraid that it will “change his life”.
He is afraid that he will never see Asher again.
He is afraid that he will become “cold and cruel”.
How did Jonas feel when he saw the jet?
excited
bored
nervous
distracted
What does it mean to be “released”?
to do something wrong
to be forced to leave the community
to be healed or relieved of pain
to have chains or some other form of punishment removed
What happened to the pilot who flew too close to the community a year ago?
he was suspended from his job
he was promoted
he was given a new job
he was released
On what two occasions is "being released" not a punishment? (It still happens, but it's not necessary the fault of the person.)
those who are physically or mentally handicapped
those who are elderly or a newchild
those who are unintelligent and/or defiant
those who are self-centered and mean
What is the ritual they have as a family every evening?
telling of feelings
prayer before meals
watching the news
studying the community guidelines
Why was Lily angry with the visiting community of Sevens?
they weren't following the rules
they were too quiet
they were not sharing their food
they talked too loud
What is wrong with one of the newborns in the community?
he is not growing fast enough
he is not eating
he is not breathing on his own
he does not cry
How old is Jonas?
13
10
8
11
What is Jonas and his parents private conversation about?
Christmas Celebration
Celebration of 12
Easter Celebration
Celebration of Giving Thanks
What rule did Jonas father break when he was 12?
he taught his brother how to draw
he taught his sister how to ride a bike
he taught his sister how to read
he taught himself how to ride a bike
Why was Jonas worried about his friend Asher?
because he is sick
because he is too serious
because he loves to play all the time
because he is planning to run away
Who chooses the careers of each member?
the People
the Committee of Elders
the District Office
the Parents
What is the name of the little sick baby boy?
Robert (a.k.a. "Bobby")
Nicholas (a.k.a. "Nicky")
Gabriel (a.k.a. "Gabe")
Jonathan (a.k.a. "Johnny")
