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The Giver Review

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

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Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

They are LEFT HANDED (Most people in the community are right-handed)

b)

They have PALE EYES (Most people in the community have dark eyes)

c)

They have FRECKLES (Most people in the community have no freckles)

d)

They are MUGGLES (Most people in the community are wizards)

2.

Which of the following most likely explains why the author included the story of Asher mixing up the words “snack” and “smack”?

a)

This story explains why Asher is not given an assignment: he did not pass his classes.

b)

This story explains why Asher is so serious as an older child: he was often in trouble when he was younger.

c)

This story introduces the idea that precise language is very important, and is taught to children from a very young age.

d)

This story introduces “the discipline wand” and the concept that young children are beaten for mistakes as simple as mixing up words.

3.

What assignment did Asher get?

a)

He was named Language Coordinator.

b)

He was named Sanitation Laborer.

c)

He was named Junior Partner in the Law Office.

d)

He was named Assistant Director of Recreation.

4.

True or False: The Chief Elder called Jonas's number, then told him to wait for last to get his Assignment.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What is the most alarming or surprising difference between The Receiver's dwelling and Jonas'?

a)

The bed.

b)

The luxurious fabrics.

c)

The curved table legs.

d)

The books.

6.

Whose memories is The Giver transmitting to Jonas?

a)

Those of the whole world and generations before him

b)

The Giver's memories from his childhood to now

c)

Jonas' childhood memories that he has forgotten

d)

Those of Jonas' family history

7.

What question does Jonas after reading about his assignment?

a)

Who is his birthmother?

b)

Is everyone a Receiver?

c)

Has everyone been lying this whole time?

d)

Will Lily be the next Receiver after Jonas?

8.

How much recreation time does Jonas have as the Receiver?

a)

15 minutes a day

b)

15 minutes every other day

c)

30 minutes on the weekends

d)

None

9.

True or False: Jonas' assignment involves pain, so he has special access to main medications.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which of the following is the most important difference between the Giver's dwelling and Jonas' family's dwelling?

a)

The Giver's dwelling has so many books.

b)

The Giver's dwelling is very spacious.

c)

The Giver has a more comfortable bed than Jonas.

d)

Jonas' dwelling includes a whole family living there.

11.

Which quality is the most important in Jonas' community?

a)

intelligence

b)

sameness

c)

beauty

d)

being unique

12.

Each morning, Jonas' family____

a)

talks about their feelings

b)

talks about their goals for the day

c)

talks about their dreams

d)

shares their frustrations

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13.

Why is it a rule to not call attention to things that make someone different? 

a)

It might hurt their feelings

b)

Everyone looks the same so there is no need

c)

The community wants everyone to be the same

d)

It is not a rule. 

14.

What was so different about the newchild? 

a)

He had dark hair like Lily.

b)

He had pale eyes like Jonas. 

c)

He had a birthmark on his arm.

d)

He had one pale eye and one dark eye.

15.

What quality does Jonas think Gabriel's eyes have that others people's eyes don't?

a)

depth

b)

color

c)

reflection

d)

love

16.

Why is there very little honor in the assignment of Birthmother?

a)

After three years you do hard physical labor until you enter the House of the Old.

b)

It is considered unclean to give birth to babies.

c)

You are given gentle exercise and good food.

d)

You are considered insensitive because you give up your babies.

17.

What had Jonas taken from the Recreation Area and was reminded by public announcement that he was not to do that? 

a)

pencil

b)

banana

c)

An apple

d)

An orange

18.

What is the job of the Speaker? 

a)

To announce when there is Danger

b)

To remind the community of the rules 

c)

To point out when someone isn't following the rules

d)

All of these

19.

Where does Jonas go to volunteer at the beginning of Chapter 4?

a)

The Birthing Center

b)

The Department of Justice

c)

The House of the Old

d)

The Childcare Center

20.

Why does Jonas have no idea what his assignment might be?

a)

Because it is such a secret in the Community.

b)

Because he hasn't focused his volunteer efforts in any one area.

c)

Because he hasn't enjoyed any of his volunteer assignments.

d)

Because he's not very smart.

21.

All of these were a part of Roberto's ceremony except. . .

a)

a review of his life and accomplishments

b)

chanting the patriotic anthem

c)

speeches from friends and admirers

d)

a period of mourning

22.

Where does Larissa say the Old go when they are released?

a)

Nobody knows except the committee of Elders

b)

The House of the Very Old

c)

Into the hospital.

d)

To another community

23.

If you don't fit in with the community, you can apply to leave.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

All eight-year-olds reveive a front buttoned jacket with pockets. What does this represent?

a)

It represents that they are mature enough to keep track of their own belongings.

b)

It represents that they are no longer considered children.

c)

It represents that they are now expected to make and bring home money for the family.

d)

It represents that they can now be trusted not to steal.

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25.

Each person in the Ceremony has a number. What does this number represent?

a)

It ranks the children by who the Elders like best.

b)

It ranks the children by the order they were born.

c)

It ranks the children by their intelligence.

d)

It is their address.

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26.

Once you are a 12, you are considered an adult in the community.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

How does the community react to the death of the child in the river?

a)

They hold a funeral.

b)

They send casseroles to the child's parents.

c)

They hold seminars to warn children to stay away from the river.

d)

They chant the child's name over and over, each time more softly, until he is forgotton.

28.

Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the audience at the Ceremony of Twelve?

a)

She is about to tell them that Jonas will be released.

b)

She has caused them anxiety about Jonas's assignment.

c)

Her shorts do not match her purse.

d)

She knows that many parents are disappointed with their children's assignments.

29.

According to Jonas's parents, what happened to the previous Twelve who was selected to be the Receiver 10 years ago?

a)

She was caught lying.

b)

The Chief Elders realized that she was not intelligent enough for the job.

c)

Nobody knows.

d)

She appealed the decision and was given a new assignment.

30.

Which of the following was not written on Jonas's assignment sheet?

a)

You are permitted to lie.

b)

You are not permitted to apply for release.

c)

You are not permitted to apply for a spouse.

d)

You are exempted from rules about rudeness.

31.

The Receiver's home is different from other households in the community. Which is not a difference?

a)

The furniture and fabrics are a bit more luxurious.

b)

The door has a lock.

c)

It is not in the boundaries of the community.

d)

The speaker is able to be turned off.

32.

Every household contains the following books except:

a)

the Bible

b)

descriptions of every office, factory, buliding, and committee

c)

a dictionary

d)

the Book of Rules

33.

What three qualities did the Chief Elder say Jonas has that is needed to become the Receiver of Memory?

a)

intelligence, integrity, respect

b)

respect, courage, faith

c)

courage, intelligence, integrity

d)

faith, integrity, intelligence

34.

Which instruction has the biggest impact on Jonas?

a)

prohibited from dream-telling

b)

being exempt from rudeness

c)

being able to lie

d)

not discussing his training with the elders or his parents

35.

Jonas is now not allowed to talk to his parents about his dreams.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What hppens to the Tens to signal that they are ready to enter adulthood?

a)

They are given a bike.

b)

They now wear their coat buttons on the front.

c)

Their hair is cut short.

d)

They begin volunteer hours.

37.

How do spouses meet?

a)

People fall in love and get married.

b)

People apply to the Committee and the Elders choose for them.

c)

Elders choose a spouse when people turn the appropriate age.

d)

People choose their spouses at the Ceremony of Fourteen.

38.

Why is Jonas afraid of the act of lying?

a)

He thinks it will make him different from the rest.

b)

He thinks he might get used to lying all of the time.

c)

He thinks that maybe everyone in the community lies.

d)

It is a hard rule to get used to.

39.

How do the Elders decide if a couple is ready to receive a child?

a)

The potential parents are monitored for three years.

b)

They give potential parents money and monitor their responsibility.

c)

They only give children to parents who work in the Nurturing Center.

d)

The potential parents must take a test.

40.

What is a replacement child?

a)

A clone of someone who has been released.

b)

A child who takes the place of a naughty child.

c)

A third or fourth child who joins a family after the oldest has left the home.

d)

A child who takes the place of one who has died.

41.

Why doesn't Jonas's family support Fritz getting a bicycle?

a)

He can't ride a bicycle yet.

b)

They are afraid he will crash into something.

c)

He is always making small transgressions.

d)

His bicycle will be a newer model than theirs.

42.

What happens when twins are born?

a)

It depends if they are male or female

b)

The smaller one is released

c)

They are separated, and go to different families

d)

They are celebrated

43.

Which memory was first shared with Jonas?

a)

Sledding

b)

War

c)

Sunshine

d)

Sunburn

44.

What reason does the Giver give for members of the community NOT being allowed choices? 

a)

The community would become chaotic

b)

They will ruin the sense of order

c)

They may make the wrong choices

d)

None of these

45.

What are the two occasions when "release" is not a punishment?

a)

The physically and mentally handicapped.

b)

The elderly and a newchild.

c)

The unintelligent and defiant.

d)

The self-centered and conceited.

46.

Why does Jonas change the plan he made with the Giver?

a)

Gabriel was going to be released

b)

He decided that Fiona should go with him

c)

The Chief Elder figured out what they were doing

d)

He didn't want to hurt his parents' feelings

47.

What is a synonym for "Utopian"?

a)

Perfect

b)

Wrecked

c)

Horrid

d)

Beautiful

48.

What was Rosemary to the giver?

a)

Sister

b)

Granddaughter

c)

Daughter

d)

Neighbor

49.

What event provoked Jonas to leave the community?

a)

The War Memory

b)

The inability to experience feelings such as love

c)

The rules he was required to follow during training

d)

Watching the Release Ceremony

50.

What did Jonas hear for the first time at the end of the novel?

a)

music

b)

cars

c)

wind

d)

rain

51.

Why did the last receiver in training fail?

a)

She couldn't bear the pain of the memories.

b)

she asked to be released

c)

All of her memories were released to the community

d)

all of the above

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