WorksheetsThe Giver Review
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 40mins
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Jonas
The Giver
Jonas' mom
Jonas' dad
Rosemary
Learned to "see beyond" by hearing music
Jonas
Lily
The Giver
Fiona
Jonas' dad
Feels isolated and alone because if his/her new assignment
Jonas
Lily
Gabriel
Asher
Fiona
Works at the Nurturing Center, and attends the "Release" of the Newchildren
Jonas
Lily
Jonas' dad
Jonas' mom
The Giver
Which of the following is the Newchild that Jonas' family takes care of?
Gabriel
Asher
Fiona
Rosemary
Which character requested Release because memories were too burdensome for him/her?
Jonas
Rosemary
Asher
The Giver
Fiona
Who consults The Giver for advice when they are not sure about a situation?
Jonas' father
Jonas' mother
The Elders
Rosemary
Which of the following is true about the Giver, Jonas, & Gabriel?
They believe The Community is perfect.
They have light colored eyes.
They work at the Recreation Center.
They all leave The Community together.
Which of the following is true about love in The Community?
Everyone loves each other a lot.
No one understands love, so they don't feel that emotion.
Love is a dangerous thing in The Community.
What is the major conflict in The Giver?
Jonas vs. another person
Jonas vs. himself
Jonas vs. the supernatural
Jonas vs. society
Why is Jonas forced to leave the community early?
Because he did not like the Giver.
Gabriel was going to be released.
His family wanted him to leave.
Gabriel was going to be put in the river.
Which were the two memories that Jonas experienced?
War
Broken Arm
Christmas
Halloween
Music
What was the person who appeared in Jonas's stirrings?
Fiona
His Mom
Asher
The Giver
When do you gain a bike in the community?
Five
Eight
Seven
Nine
The first thing that changed color for Jonas was the (a) .
What happens to the memories when a Reciever leaves or gets killed?
The family gets them.
They dissapear.
They seep into the community.
The Giver gets them back.
True Or False: Was Rosemary the Giver's daughter?
True
False
What are the two occasions when "release" is NOT a punishment?
The self-centered and selfless
The elderly and a new child
The genius and the defiant
Those born in December and March
What happened to the pilot at the beginning of the story?
He was given a medal.
He delivered the supplies safely.
He was released.
He crashed the plane.
How many children can each family have in their household?
Three- 2 girls and 1 boy
Two- 2 boys OR 2 girls
Two- 1 boy and 1 girl
Three- 2 boys and 1 girl
Each year, there are ___ new babies.
40
20
50
10
Why is it a rule to not call attention to things that make someone different?
It is not a rule.
The community wants everyone to be the same.
No one is different.
They don't want to hurt someone's feelings.
What routine does Jonas's family follow every morning?
The Telling of Feelings
The Sharing of Food
The Telling of Dreams
The Sharing of Responsibility
Why was Gabriel not included in the Ceremony of Newchildren?
He had light eyes.
He was given to Jonas's family permanently.
He was given another year to grow and then he would be given to a family.
He wasn't old enough yet.
All eight-year-olds reveive a front buttoned jacket with pockets. What does this represent?
It represents that they are mature enough to keep track of their own belongings.
It represents that they are no longer considered children.
It represents that they are now expected to make and bring home money for the family.
It represents that they can now be trusted not to steal.
Once you are a 12, you are considered an adult in the community.
True
False
How does the community react to the death of the child in the river?
They hold a funeral.
They send casseroles to the child's parents.
They hold seminars to warn children to stay away from the river.
They chant the child's name over and over, each time more softly, until he is forgotton.
Which of the following was not written on Jonas's assignment sheet?
You are permitted to lie.
You are not permitted to apply for release.
You are not permitted to apply for a spouse.
You are exempted from rules about rudeness.
What three qualities did the Chief Elder say Jonas has that is needed to become the Receiver of Memory?
intelligence, integrity, respect
respect, courage, faith
courage, intelligence, integrity
faith, integrity, intelligence
What instruction impresses Jonas the most?
prohibited from dream-telling
being exempt from rudeness
being able to lie
not discussing his training with the elders or his parents.
Jonas is now not allowed to talk to his parents about his dreams.
True
False
What hppens to the Tens to signal that they are ready to enter adulthood?
They are given a bike.
They now wear their coat buttons on the front.
Their hair is cut short.
They begin volunteer hours.
How do spouses meet?
People fall in love and get married.
People apply to the Committee and the Elders choose for them.
Elders choose a spouse when people turn the appropriate age.
People choose their spouses at the Ceremony of Fourteen.
What is a replacement child?
A clone of someone who has been released.
A child who takes the place of a naughty child.
A third or fourth child who joins a family after the oldest has left the home.
A child who takes the place of one who has died.
In this chapter, The Giver reveals that...
he loved Rosemary and he loves Jonas.
he loved Rosemary, but not Jonas.
he loves Jonas, but did not love Rosemary.
he does not care one way or the other about Jonas.
Rosemary asked for release because her training...
was too physically and emotionally painful.
was too physically painful.
was too emotionally painful.
was too boring.
If the community lost Jonas now, The Giver says that...
his memories would disappear with him.
his memories would go back into the community and heal the community.
his memories would go back in to the community and create chaos.
his memories would go back to The Giver.
What is unusual about the Receiver’s door?
It is always left open.
It is painted a darker color than the others.
It has windows on the top.
It has a lock on it.
Which is the first memory transmitted to Jonas?
snow
sunshine
a day in school
a day in a park
The Giver said that there is honor in his title, but little power. What did he mean by these words?
People respect him, but he is not allowed to move away.
People act like they respect him, but they really don’t.
People respect him, but he can’t really make big changes in the community.
People don’t respect him because he refuses to make any changes in the community.
Why was Jonas’s second memory painful?
He learned about sadness.
He learned about sunburn.
He learned about crying.
He learned about headaches.
What is the conflict of this novel?
Jonas is unhappy with the community and wants to change it.
Jonas is upset with his family situation and wants to move out.
Jonas is concerned about Fiona, and fears she is in danger.
Jonas is concerned with Asher’s attitude, and wants to change it.
What is the point of view of the novel?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
How long has it been since the last Receiver was released?
5 years
7 years
10 years
12 years
Which war does Jonas have a memory about?
the French and Indian War
the Civil War
World War I
World War II
What happens to Jonas in the war memory?
He falls asleep.
He catches pneumonia.
He writes a letter.
He breaks his arm.
What is the setting of the story?
a utopian society from the 1800's
present day in Europe
a futuristic, community
present day Asia
Which ritual takes place after dinner?
the telling of dreams
the confessions of mistakes
the telling of feelings
the dreams for the future
Which law is a common one to break?
older siblings teaching younger siblings how to ride a bike
younger siblings wearing blue bows in their hair instead of red ones
older siblings teaching younger siblings how to fish
younger siblings calling older siblings bad names
Which character works at the Recreation Center?
Jonas
Gabe
Asher
Fiona
What is the overall theme of the novel?
Freedom.
The importance of making good friends.
A boy risks his life to save his community and a young child.
The importance of individuality and being able to achieve your goals and dreams in life.
1. What was Jonas' assignment?
A. He was given the Assignment of Mediator Among Communities
B. He was given the Assignment of Chief Scribe.
C. He was given the Assignment of new Receiver of Memory for the Community.
D. He was given the Assignment of Junior Pilot for the Community Air Force.
Jonas saw another glimpse of change, what was the object this time?
Apple
People's faces
Flowers
Fiona's hair
What color is Jonas beginning to see?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
The first disturbing memory that was transferred to Jonas was
Warfare
Loss of a child
Broken leg
Poaching
Twins are not allowed in this community. How do they determine which one to release?
By height
By weight
By the shade of their eyes
By shade of skin
How does Jonas learn the real meaning of release?
The Giver tells him
From books
The Speaker shows him a release
His dad tells him
What does it mean to be released in this community?
To let go of something/someone
To move away into a different community
To be killed/death
To be given the truths of the society
