Worksheets🎯✔️ Chapter 17-19 Questions
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins
What is the best meaning of “suppressing” as it is used in the following sentence on page 167? [RL.4] “They dropped to the ground and lay suppressing giggles.”
faking
noticing
preventing
squealing
What does Jonas’s reaction to the game of war reveal about his point of view? [RL.6]
Jonas is starting to reject his community’s way of life.
Jonas worries his friends are putting themselves in danger.
Jonas fears his friends will stop including him in their games.
Jonas is starting to understand the purpose behind his community’s choices.
Reread the following passage from page 168:
“Then they were all silent, standing awkwardly, and the only sound was the sound of Jonas’s shuddering breaths. He was struggling not to cry. Gradually,… the other children looked at each other nervously and went away.… ‘You ruined it,’ Asher said in an irritated voice.”
How does this scene demonstrate the community’s reasons for having a Receiver of Memory? [RL.3]
It reveals that the difference between children and adults is their understanding of history.
It shows that having memories of cruelty and suffering makes life harder and less carefree.
It gives an example of how losing the memories would lead to foolish decision-making.
It illustrates that suffering can make a person selfishly desire the suffering of others.
Which piece of evidence best reflects Jonas’s current attitude about the possibility of changing his community? [RL.1]
“He was struggling not to cry.” (Page 168)
“He had a sudden choking feeling, as if it were difficult to breathe” (Page 168)
“Jonas sighed. It was no use.” (Page 169)
“He felt such love for Asher and Fiona.” (Page 170)
Reread the following passage from page 180:
“The Giver looked at him gravely. ‘You just stay away from the river, my friend,’ he said.
‘The community lost Rosemary after five weeks and it was a disaster for them.’”
What is the best meaning of “gravely” as it is used in this passage? [RL.4]
angrily
curiously
kindly
seriously
Which of the following options best describes Jonas’s point of view on release? [RL.6]
Asking for release is necessary for some people.
Asking for release shows an individual’s weakness.
Asking for release allows people to find happiness.
Asking for release supports an individual’s freedom.
Which statement describes how the previous Receiver-in-Training changed the community? [RL.3]
The community found a new person to train the Receiver.
The Receiver-in-Training is no longer allowed to ask for release.
The Committee of Elders changed the rules to say that all Receivers must be male.
The Giver was directed to introduce the next Receiver to painful memories earlier.
Reread the following passage from page 178:
“‘I had to, Jonas. It was my job. And she had been chosen.’ The Giver looked at him imploringly. Jonas stroked his hand.”
What does the italicized “had” reveal about The Giver’s point of view? [RL.6]
He feels guilty for passing on his memories.
He feels relieved to give away his memories.
He thinks everyone should share the memories.
He thinks Rosemary and Jonas need more courage.
What is the best meaning of “seldom” as it is used in the following sentence on page 182? [RL.4] “There was so much work to be done, always, that he and The Giver seldom simply sat and talked, the way they just had.”
frequently
never
rarely
typically
Why does the author choose to have Jonas’s father speak to the twin the same way he speaks to Gabe? [RL.1]
to show that Jonas’s father is childish and speaks in that tone all day at work
to show that Jonas’s father thinks the twin could be good friends with Gabe
to show that Jonas’s father wants to take the twin home and care for him
to show that Jonas’s father thinks what he’s doing is completely normal
Reread the following passage from page 186:
“‘Watch,’ The Giver said.
‘Now he cleans him up and makes him comfy,’ Jonas told him. ‘He told me.’
‘Be quiet, Jonas,’ The Giver commanded in a strange voice. ‘Watch.’
Obediently Jonas concentrated on the screen, waiting for what would happen next. He was especially curious about the ceremony part.”
What does this passage reveal about Jonas? [RL.3]
Jonas distrusts his father.
Jonas is uncertain about the twin’s safety.
Jonas thinks he understands what release is.
Jonas is uncomfortable about disobeying his father.
“‘Watch,’ The Giver said.
‘Now he cleans him up and makes him comfy,’ Jonas told him. ‘He told me.’
‘Be quiet, Jonas,’ The Giver commanded in a strange voice. ‘Watch.’
Obediently Jonas concentrated on the screen, waiting for what would happen next. He was especially curious about the ceremony part.”
What does the passage from reveal about The Giver? [RL.3]
He wants Jonas to stop asking questions he doesn’t know how to answer.
He wants Jonas to see for himself what takes place during a release.
He wants Jonas to suffer in order to become a good Receiver.
He wants Jonas to tell his father the truth about release.
