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WorksheetsThe Giver Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
1. In Jonas's society, it is rude to "call attention to things that were unsettling or different about individuals." What trait do Jonas and Gabe have that is unusual in Jonas's society?
They are LEFT HANDED (Most people in the community are right-handed)
They have PALE EYES (Most people in the community have dark eyes)
They have FRECKLES (Most people in the community have no freckles)
They are MUGGLES (Most people in the community are wizards)
Which of the following most likely explains why the author included the story of Asher mixing up the words “snack” and “smack”?
This story explains why Asher is not given an assignment: he did not pass his classes.
This story explains why Asher is so serious as an older child: he was often in trouble when he was younger.
This story introduces the idea that precise language is very important, and is taught to children from a very young age.
This story introduces “the discipline wand” and the concept that young children are beaten for mistakes as simple as mixing up words.
What assignment did Asher get?
He was named Language Coordinator.
He was named Sanitation Laborer.
He was named Junior Partner in the Law Office.
He was named Assistant Director of Recreation.
True or False: The Chief Elder called Jonas's number, then told him to wait for last to get his Assignment.
True
False
What is the most alarming or surprising difference between The Receiver's dwelling and Jonas'?
The bed.
The luxurious fabrics.
The curved table legs.
The books.
Whose memories is The Giver transmitting to Jonas?
Those of the whole world and generations before him
The Giver's memories from his childhood to now
Jonas' childhood memories that he has forgotten
Those of Jonas' family history
What question does Jonas after reading about his assignment?
Who is his birthmother?
Is everyone a Receiver?
Has everyone been lying this whole time?
Will Lily be the next Receiver after Jonas?
How much recreation time does Jonas have as the Receiver?
15 minutes a day
15 minutes every other day
30 minutes on the weekends
None
True or False: Jonas' assignment involves pain, so he has special access to main medications.
True
False
Which of the following is the most important difference between the Giver's dwelling and Jonas' family's dwelling?
The Giver's dwelling has so many books.
The Giver's dwelling is very spacious.
The Giver has a more comfortable bed than Jonas.
Jonas' dwelling includes a whole family living there.
Which quality is the most important in Jonas' community?
intelligence
sameness
beauty
being unique
Each morning, Jonas' family____
talks about their feelings
talks about their goals for the day
talks about their dreams
shares their frustrations
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Why is it a rule to not call attention to things that make someone different?
It might hurt their feelings
Everyone looks the same so there is no need
The community wants everyone to be the same
It is not a rule.
What was so different about the newchild?
He had dark hair like Lily.
He had pale eyes like Jonas.
He had a birthmark on his arm.
He had one pale eye and one dark eye.
What quality does Jonas think Gabriel's eyes have that others people's eyes don't?
depth
color
reflection
love
Why is there very little honor in the assignment of Birthmother?
After three years you do hard physical labor until you enter the House of the Old.
It is considered unclean to give birth to babies.
You are given gentle exercise and good food.
You are considered insensitive because you give up your babies.
What had Jonas taken from the Recreation Area and was reminded by public announcement that he was not to do that?
pencil
banana
An apple
An orange
What is the job of the Speaker?
To announce when there is Danger
To remind the community of the rules
To point out when someone isn't following the rules
All of these
Where does Jonas go to volunteer at the beginning of Chapter 4?
The Birthing Center
The Department of Justice
The House of the Old
The Childcare Center
Why does Jonas have no idea what his assignment might be?
Because it is such a secret in the Community.
Because he hasn't focused his volunteer efforts in any one area.
Because he hasn't enjoyed any of his volunteer assignments.
Because he's not very smart.
All of these were a part of Roberto's ceremony except. . .
a review of his life and accomplishments
chanting the patriotic anthem
speeches from friends and admirers
a period of mourning
Where does Larissa say the Old go when they are released?
Nobody knows except the committee of Elders
The House of the Very Old
Into the hospital.
To another community
If you don't fit in with the community, you can apply to leave.
True
False
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.
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Each person in the Ceremony has a number. What does this number represent?
It ranks the children by who the Elders like best.
It ranks the children by the order they were born.
It ranks the children by their intelligence.
It is their address.
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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.
Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the audience at the Ceremony of Twelve?
She is about to tell them that Jonas will be released.
She has caused them anxiety about Jonas's assignment.
Her shorts do not match her purse.
She knows that many parents are disappointed with their children's assignments.
According to Jonas's parents, what happened to the previous Twelve who was selected to be the Receiver 10 years ago?
She was caught lying.
The Chief Elders realized that she was not intelligent enough for the job.
Nobody knows.
She appealed the decision and was given a new assignment.
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.
The Receiver's home is different from other households in the community. Which is not a difference?
The furniture and fabrics are a bit more luxurious.
The door has a lock.
It is not in the boundaries of the community.
The speaker is able to be turned off.
Every household contains the following books except:
the Bible
descriptions of every office, factory, buliding, and committee
a dictionary
the Book of Rules
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
Which instruction has the biggest impact on Jonas?
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.
Why is Jonas afraid of the act of lying?
He thinks it will make him different from the rest.
He thinks he might get used to lying all of the time.
He thinks that maybe everyone in the community lies.
It is a hard rule to get used to.
How do the Elders decide if a couple is ready to receive a child?
The potential parents are monitored for three years.
They give potential parents money and monitor their responsibility.
They only give children to parents who work in the Nurturing Center.
The potential parents must take a test.
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.
Why doesn't Jonas's family support Fritz getting a bicycle?
He can't ride a bicycle yet.
They are afraid he will crash into something.
He is always making small transgressions.
His bicycle will be a newer model than theirs.
What happens when twins are born?
It depends if they are male or female
The smaller one is released
They are separated, and go to different families
They are celebrated
Which memory was first shared with Jonas?
Sledding
War
Sunshine
Sunburn
What reason does the Giver give for members of the community NOT being allowed choices?
The community would become chaotic
They will ruin the sense of order
They may make the wrong choices
None of these
What are the two occasions when "release" is not a punishment?
The physically and mentally handicapped.
The elderly and a newchild.
The unintelligent and defiant.
The self-centered and conceited.
Why does Jonas change the plan he made with the Giver?
Gabriel was going to be released
He decided that Fiona should go with him
The Chief Elder figured out what they were doing
He didn't want to hurt his parents' feelings
What is a synonym for "Utopian"?
Perfect
Wrecked
Horrid
Beautiful
What was Rosemary to the giver?
Sister
Granddaughter
Daughter
Neighbor
What event provoked Jonas to leave the community?
The War Memory
The inability to experience feelings such as love
The rules he was required to follow during training
Watching the Release Ceremony
What did Jonas hear for the first time at the end of the novel?
music
cars
wind
rain
Why did the last receiver in training fail?
She couldn't bear the pain of the memories.
she asked to be released
All of her memories were released to the community
all of the above
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