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What was Jonas and the Giver's plan for Jonas to escape? What actually happened? Why?
What job does Jonas get?
Caretaker of the Old
Pilot
Recreational leader
Receiver of memories
At the end of the novel, Jonas...
(a)
What age do people get their bikes at?
9
5
16
1
What job does Fiona get?
Pilot
Caretaker of the Old
Receiver of Memories
Nurturer
What memory did Jonas first give Gabriel?
of a boat
of snow
of warfare
of love
Does Jonas get to Elsewhere?
Yes
No
What is Lily's comfort object?
An elephant
A dog
A toucan
A hippo
Where does the Give live
Next to normal people in the community
Behind the Annex
In the House of Old
With Jonas's family
What is the name of the Uncertain baby?
Gaberiel
Gabriel
Gabe
Gabby
What is the first bad memory Jonas gets?
Warfare
Falling off a sled
Snow
Sunburn
What is the first truly bad memory Jonas gets?
Warfare
Falling off a sled
Snow
Sunburn
Who does Jonas take with him to Elsewhere
Gabriel
The Giver
Fiona
Lily
What was the name of the failed Receiver of Memories, ten years before Jonas?
Gabe
Fiona
Lily
Rosemary
What is the first color Jonas starts seeing?
Blue
Teal
Yellow
Red
Who does Jonas love?
Lily
Asher
Fiona
The Giver
What is one thing Jonas thinks after seeing the memory of Love?
The Giver should be his grandparent
It is horrible
Nothing
He doesn't understand it
What the "Hearing beyond"
The ability to hear
The ability to hear very well
The ability to hear music
The ability to hear what people think
What is one thing that marks that People can receive memories?
Strange birthmark
Scar on forehead
Defect
Pale eyes
Who is Jonas?
Main character
Main character's best friend
Receiver of memories
First to escape to Elsewhere
How does grouping people by their age affect the way the citizens view themselves?
Community members see themselves as individuals.
Community members see themselves as part of the group
Community members don't care about age groupings
Which quote supports this question: How does grouping people by their age affect the way the citizens view themselves?
“Those who were released--even as newchildren--were sent Elsewhere and never returned to the community.” (54)
“The little girl nodded and looked down at herself, at the jacket with its row of large buttons that designated her as a Seven. The front-buttoned jacket was the first sign of independence, the first very visible symbol of growing up. The bicycle, at Nine, would be the powerful emblem of moving gradually out into the community, away from the protective family unit.” (52)
“Jonas shrugged. It didn’t worry him. How could someone not fit in? The community was so meticulously ordered, the choices so carefully made.” (61)
“He was certain that his Assignment, whatever it was to be, and Asher’s too, would be the right one for them.” (62)
Why don't newchildren receive their names until the Ceremony of Ones?
They don't have time to pick out the names.
Newchildren have their names picked out as soon as they are born, but they are just not known to the public
Newchildren are not named right away because there is a possibility they will need to be released if they do not thrive in their first year of life.
Which piece of evidence goes with this question: Why don't newchildren recieve their names until the Ceremony of Ones?
“Normally such a newchild would be labeled Inadequate and released from the community.” (54)
“Even Jonas … was glad that Gabe had not been released.” (55)
“This new Caleb was a replacement child.” (56)
How does Jonas feel about Gabriel?
He shows favoritism towards Gabriel.
He is indifferent towards Gabriel.
He doesn't care for Gabriel.
Which piece of evidence helps answer the question of how does Jonas feel about Gabriel?
“Jonas shrugged. It didn’t worry him. How could someone not fit in? The community was so meticulously ordered, the choices so carefully made.” (61)
“Those who were released--even as newchildren--were sent Elsewhere and never returned to the community.” (54)
“Fiona’s new brother had been named Bruno. It wasn’t a great name, Jonas thought, like — well, like Gabriel, for example. But it was okay.” (56)
How does the Community react when someone tragically dies before their time?
The Community performs the Ceremony of Loss to repeat the person's name more softly each time
The Community goes on with their day as though nothing has happened
The Community performs the Ceremony of Loss like a funeral in our society
What is the Murmur of Replacement?
The Community repeats the name of the name of the newchild with the same name as the one who was lost until the lost child is replaced in everyone's minds.
The Community purposely avoids saying the name of the person of the past so that everyone forgets who they are and can be easily replaced.
What is Jonas’s attitude toward the Elders’ decisions?
Jonas is wary of the Elder's choices on things because they have been wrong in the past
Jonas trusts the Elders because he hasn’t been given a reason not to
Jonas trusts the Elders even they have made mistakes
Jonas trusts the Elders because everyone tells him to
Which piece of evidence best supports the question of what is Jonas’s attitude toward the Elders’ decisions?
“Those who were released--even as newchildren--were sent Elsewhere and never returned to the community.” (54)
“Jonas shrugged. It didn’t worry him. How could someone not fit in? The community was so meticulously ordered, the choices so carefully made.” (61)
“Even Jonas … was glad that Gabe had not been released.” (55)
What is the best meaning of “meticulously” as it is used in the following sentence on page 61?
“The community was so meticulously ordered, the choices so carefully made.”
lazily
hastily
thoroughly
aggressively
Which detail from the text best shows the level of thought the Committee of Elders puts into organizing community members’ lives?
"Gabriel... had not yet gained the weight appropriate to his days of life nor begun to sleep soundly... Normally such a newchild would be labeled Inadequate and released from the community." (54)
“‘I heard about a guy who was absolutely certain he was going to be assigned Engineer, [...] and instead they gave him Sanitation worker.’” (60)
“‘If you don’t fit in, you can apply for Elsewhere and be released.’” (61)
“Even the Matching of Spouses was given such weighty consideration that sometimes an adult who applied to receive a spouse waited months or even years before a Match was approved and announced.” (61-62)
How does the character of Fritz affect Jonas's point of view of the community? "Fritz was a very awkward child who had been summoned for chastisement again and again. His transgressions were small ones, always: shoes on the wrong feet, schoolwork misplaced, failure to study adequately for a quiz. But each such error reflected negatively on his parents’ guidance and infringed on the community’s sense of order and success.” (58)
It helps Jonas see Fritz’s potential.
It causes Jonas to look at Fritz and his parents as disappointments.
It makes Jonas feel like he should befriend Fritz to help him improve.
It forces Jonas to acknowledge the things Fritz does well instead of his mistakes.
Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that members of this community see being different as undesirable?
“Fritz, who lived in the dwelling next door to theirs, received his bike and almost immediately bumped into the podium with it”
“Fritz was a very awkward child”
“His transgressions were small ones, always: shoes on the wrong feet, schoolwork misplaced, failure to study adequately for a quiz”
“But each such error reflected negatively on his parents’ guidance and infringed on the community’s sense of order and success.”
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.
2. True or False: The Assignment Jonas received was the most important job in the Community.
A. True
B. False
3. The Chief Elder said the person in the job Jonas would have needed four qualities. Which of the following was not one of them?
A. intelligence
B. courage
C. wisdom
D. agility
4. True or False: Jonas disagreed with the committee's choice of his Assignment?
A. True
B. False
5. True or False: The last person who had been chosen for Jonas's Assignment was not successful.
A. True
B. False
6. From what rules was Jonas exempted?
A. He was exempted from rules governing marriage. He could choose his own wife
B. He was exempted from rules governing money. He could carry money and spend it whenever and wherever he wanted.
C. He was exempted from rules governing travel. He could drive and go anywhere he wanted without asking permission.
D. He was exempted from rules governing rudeness. He could ask anyone any question and he would receive an answer.
7. What was Jonas prohibited from doing?
A. He was not allowed to tell his dreams.
B. He was not allowed to live with his family.
C. He was not allowed to play with his friends.
D. He was not allowed to eat meat.
8. What was Jonas allowed to do that he had not been allowed to do before?
A. He was allowed to skip school.
B. He was allowed to stay up as late as he wanted.
C. He was allowed to lie.
D. He was allowed to choose his own hairstyle.
9. Something in the Annex surprised Jonas, because it was something that the ordinary people did not have. What was it?
A. It was a television set.
B. It was an automobile.
C. It was the books.
D. It was a refrigerator.
10. True or False: In his new Assignment, Jonas would learn to predict the future.
A. True
B. False
11. What did Jonas find out about first?
A. He found out about rain.
B. He found out about animals.
C. He found out about war.
D. He found out about snow.
What are some themes explored in The Giver?
Dystopia, conformity, memory, individuality, and the importance of emotions.
Comedy, individualism, history, conformity, and the insignificance of memory.
Romance, adventure, friendship, nature, and the power of imagination.
Utopia, rebellion, forgetfulness, collectivism, and the insignificance of emotions.
Which subtopic focuses on the setting of The Giver?
Conflict
Setting
Characterization
Plot
What is the main plot of The Giver?
The main plot of The Giver is about a group of teenagers who discover a hidden treasure.
The main plot of The Giver is about a utopian society where everyone is happy and content.
The main plot of The Giver is about a young boy named Jonas who becomes a famous musician.
The main plot of The Giver is about a dystopian society where a young boy named Jonas is chosen to receive memories from the past.
Define the term 'dystopia' as used in The Giver.
A society characterized by extreme happiness, freedom, and abundance.
A society characterized by equality, justice, and individual rights.
A society characterized by moderate suffering, limited freedom, and some choice.
A society characterized by extreme suffering, oppression, and a lack of individual freedom and choice.
What is the significance of the color red in The Giver?
The color red in The Giver is used to represent sadness and despair.
The color red in The Giver signifies love and romance.
The color red in The Giver represents danger and violence.
The color red in The Giver symbolizes strong emotions, passion, and individuality.
Name one character from The Giver who challenges the rules of the community.
Jonas
Lily
Fiona
Asher
What is the role of the Receiver of Memory in The Giver?
The role of the Receiver of Memory is to hold all the memories of the past and provide guidance and wisdom to the community.
The role of the Receiver of Memory is to enforce strict rules and regulations in the community.
The role of the Receiver of Memory is to entertain the community with stories and performances.
The role of the Receiver of Memory is to act as a mediator in conflicts and disputes within the community.
What is the Ceremony of Twelve in The Giver?
The Ceremony of Twelve is a test to determine the intelligence of twelve-year-olds.
The Ceremony of Twelve is an annual event where twelve-year-olds are assigned their roles in the community.
The Ceremony of Twelve is a celebration of the community's unity.
The Ceremony of Twelve is a punishment for disobedient twelve-year-olds.
What is the importance of the word 'release' in The Giver?
The word 'release' in The Giver refers to the act of promoting individuals to higher positions in society.
The word 'release' in The Giver refers to the act of euthanizing individuals who are deemed unfit or a burden to society.
The word 'release' in The Giver refers to the act of imprisoning individuals who are deemed unfit or a burden to society.
The word 'release' in The Giver refers to the act of setting individuals free from societal constraints.
What is the meaning of the word 'sameness' in The Giver?
A society where everyone has the same job and responsibilities.
A society where everyone has the same physical appearance and abilities.
A society where everyone is different and individuality is encouraged.
A society where everyone is the same and individuality is suppressed.
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)
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
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
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.
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.
Which quality is the most important in Jonas' community?
intelligence
sameness
beauty
being unique
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.
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.
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.
What reason did the Giver give Jonas for why the community went to sameness?
The Giver said that Sameness was pleasant.
The Giver told Jonas that People in the community were satisfied with the way things were and didn't want change.
The Giver explained that without Sameness, people might make the wrong choices.
What happened if twins were born in Jonas's community?
They went to live with a family who looked like them.
The smallest twin would be released.
They were separated and grew up in different homes.
One would be trained to work with the circus.
chance
What reason did the Giver give Jonas for why the community went to sameness?
The Giver said that Sameness was pleasant.
The Giver told Jonas that People in the community were satisfied with the way things were and didn't want change.
The Giver explained that without Sameness, people might make the wrong choices.
When the last Receiver failed 10 years ago, what happened to the memories?
They came back to the previous Receiver.
They just faded away.
They were released to the community, which caused confusion and chaos.
What happened if twins were born in Jonas's community?
They went to live with a family who looked like them.
The smallest twin would be released.
They were separated and grew up in different homes.
One would be trained to work with the circus.
To calm Gabriel when he woke up during the night. Jonas found he was able to
allow Gabriel to sleep in his bed.
put Gabriel in a warm bath.
rocked Gabriel back to sleep.
give Gabriel a memory of sailing.
The reason the committee of elders does not base its decisions on past experience is...
the elders are all from different regions and are constantly competing against each other to be the best
each member of the community only wants his/her way and will not listen to other ideas
the members do not have a foundation of memories from history to form logical decisions for the present
each wants to impress the Chief Elder with only his/her knowledge
acting in a way that is without reason or understanding
placidly
irrationally
agony
ominous
What does chastise mean?
getting a prize
feeling proud
being scolded for misbehavior
feeling sad
Which quote from the novel supports the idea that Jonas is resistant about the upcoming Assignment process?
"Most of us even lose track of how old we are as time passes, though the information is in the Hall of Open Records, and we could go and look it up if we wanted to ."
"What's important is the preparation for adult life, and the training you'll receive in your Assignment."
"After the Ceremony of Twelve, you'll be with your Assignment group, with those in training. No more volunteer hours. No more recreation hours. So your friends will no longer be as close."
"Jonas shook his head. 'Asher and I will always be friends,' he said firmly. 'And there will still be school.'"
What did the family do after eating the evening meal?
shared their feelings
wathed television
read a book together
helped clean up
What happens when someone gets released?
They are taken Elsewhere.
A room has all the people who were previously released.
They are stunned with a needle and killed.
They drink poison and are killed.
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.
In building the community, all of the people had to convert to (a) .
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
What did the Giver have as his "seeing beyond"?
Color
Taste
Smell
Music
True or False: You cannot be released if you are behind your age group.
True
False
How much earlier did Jonas have to go before his plan would actually take place?
1 week
2 weeks
10 days
20 days
The last Reciever was (a) .
When do you gain a bike in the community?
Five
Eight
Seven
Nine
Who were the people that got released?
Rosemary
The Giver
Fiona
Jonas
The Twin Baby
How many service hours are needed?
10
100
50
80
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
Feels isolated and alone because if his/her new assignment
Jonas
Lily
Gabriel
Asher
Fiona
Works at the Department of Justice
Jonas
The Giver
Jonas' mom
Jonas' dad
Rosemary
Learned to "see beyond" by hearing music
Jonas
Lily
The Giver
Fiona
Jonas' dad
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
Which character takes a bicycle and attempts to escape to Elsewhere?
Gabriel
Lily
Jonas
The Giver
Rosemary
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.
Which of the following is true?
Jonas and The Giver want to change The Community.
Jonas and The Giver do not want to change The Community.
Jonas wants to stay in The Community forever.
Jonas believes only one person should hold all memories.
When is The Giver set?
the past
the present
the future
all of the above
What is the major conflict in The Giver?
Jonas vs. another person
Jonas vs. himself
Jonas vs. the supernatural
Jonas vs. society
What is the climax (major turning point) in The Giver?
A plane flies over The Community.
Jonas realizes he can see beyond.
Jonas escapes from The Community with Gabriel.
Jonas is selected as The Receiver of Memories.
What is meant by resolution?
How the author brings a story to a logical conclusion.
A description of where and when the story took place.
A sequence of events leading to the climax.
The major turning point in the story.
The antagonist in The Giver is...
The Giver
Jonas
The Committee of Elders
Jonas' father
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning is...
simile
irony
metaphor
foreshadowing
A comparison of two unlike things using words such as like or as...
metaphor
flashback
irony
simile
A period of time that happened earlier in the story
flashback
foreshadowing
alliteration
hyperbole
This is used to hint at events that are to happen in the future of the story...
alliteration
flashback
foreshadowing
personification
1. How was Jonas able to see that morning's release?
They are recorded.
It is in the auditorium for viewing.
It hasn't happened yet.
The Giver had court side seats.
2. Who is in the video performing the release?
The Giver
Jonas's sister
Jonas's father
Asher
3. What does Jonas's father do to perform the release?
He hides the baby.
He makes the baby drink something.
He sends the baby to a new family.
He gives the baby an injection.
4. What was Jonas reminded of when he saw the lifeless baby?
He was reminded of breaking his leg.
He was reminded of how sad he feels now.
He was reminded of transferring a memory to Gabriel.
He was reminded of the dead soldier.
5. How did Rosemary perform the release?
She did it herself.
She cried a lot.
The Giver did it.
She had her mum do it.
6.Where does Jonas plan to escape to?
The outskirts of the community.
Elsewhere.
The mountains.
The canyons.
7. What memories will the Giver transfer to Jonas to prepare him for his escape?
Skills and knowledge.
Adventure and play.
Fear and joy.
Courage and strength.
8. Who does Jonas discover is scheduled to be released the morning after the twins?
Lily
Fiona
Asher
Gabriel
9. What two items does Jonas take with him when he leaves the community?
Gabriel's comfort object and food.
Stolen food and his father's bike.
His mother's food and Lily's bicycle.
Lily's comfort object and her bicycle.
10. Why does Jonas take Gabriel into the trees?
Because it is safe from people there.
Because he knows the trees well.
So the planes cannot spot them.
So they can keep warm.
11. What happens to Jonas on the difficult road?
He falls off his bike.
He finds a lost child.
He gets a flat tire.
He gets hit by a car.
12. What was the first thing that Jonas saw in Elsewhere?
Animals
Police officers
A school
Christmas lights
13. What does Jonas think he hears on his way down the hill at the end of the book?
Whipping wind
Muffled conversation
Music
Laughter
14. What will essentially happen if Jonas leaves the community?
The community will be forced to bear the memories.
The community will war against each other.
The community will miss Jonas.
The community will rid themselves of Jonas's family.
Where does the Receiver live?
next to the recreation center
near the law offices
next to the house of the old
near the school
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.
How does the Receiver (now the Giver) feel about transmitting the memories to Jonas?
He is upset that the elders picked Jonas for this position.
He is unsure whether Jonas is mature enough for the position.
He is tired from having to carry the memories, and is anxious to get started.
He is angry that he has to part with the memories, and wants Jonas to wait..
Which is the first memory transmitted to Jonas?
snow
sunshine
a day in school
a day in a park
How did the new memory make Jonas feel?
scared
enthusiastic
angry
doubtful
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 does the Giver believe led to the downfall of the previous Receiver?
She was given too much freedom.
She wasn’t provided with a list of rules.
She broke too many of the rules.
She was given too many painful memories.
Why was Jonas uneasy at breakfast?
He did not like the eggs his mother made for him.
He was angry at Lily and did not want to speak with her.
He was afraid his parents would ask him to share his dreams.
He forgot to make his bed before coming down for breakfast.
How is Gabe coming along?
He is perfectly normal now.
He sleeps through the night, but he is still fussy.
He is having trouble learning to recognize objects.
He seems to be thriving, but is having trouble sleeping through the night.
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.
Since the conflict has already been established, which part of plot is going on now?
exposition
conflict
rising action
climax
What is the tone of the novel?
serious
happy
humorous
sad
What is the point of view of the novel?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
Why is the Giver’s job so important?
because if he didn’t hold the memories, people would want to leave the community
because if he didn’t hold the memories, they would be very painful for the community
because if he didn’t make all of the decisions, people wouldn’t know what to do
because if he didn’t create jobs for everyone, people would be without work
How long has it been since the last Receiver was released?
5 years
7 years
10 years
12 years
What was Jonas denied after the memory of the sledding accident?
pain medication
discussing it with the Giver
having another memory
writing about the memory
What unusual circumstance happened with Gabe?
Gabe spoke Jonas’s name.
Gabe’s eyes changed color.
Gabe’s birthmother came to visit him.
Gabe was able to receive a memory from Jonas.
During the war, the air smells foul and there is tremendous noise. Which figurative language device is being used here?
imagery
simile
personification
onomatopoeia
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 favorite memory did the Giver share with Jonas?
Christmas
Easter
summer
autumn
What emotion did Jonas learn about with this new memory?
honesty
love
trust
hope
