WorksheetsThe Giver Chapters 8 & 9 Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the name of the assignment Jonas receives?
Nurturer
Receiver of Memory
Instructor of Threes
Laborer
Who gives Jonas his assignment during the Ceremony of Twelve?
The Chief Elder
His Mother
The Giver
Fiona
Which is NOT one of the qualities that the Chief Elder says Jonas must possess to be the Receiver?
Strength
Intelligence
Kindness
Wisdom
According to Jonas’ rules, which of the following is he now allowed to do?
Lie
Leave the community
Ride a bicycle
Eat in public
What is Jonas’ initial reaction to his new set of rules?
He is excited
He is confused and uneasy
He is angry
He is indifferent
How does the community react when Jonas is skipped during the Ceremony of Twelve?
They cheer
They are silent and uncomfortable
They laugh
They leave the ceremony
Why does Jonas feel isolated after receiving his assignment?
He is the only one with special rules
He moves to a new house
He loses his friends
He is punished
What does the phrase “the Capacity to See Beyond” suggest about Jonas?
He can see in the dark
He has a unique ability to perceive things others cannot
He is taller than others
He is older than his peers
Compare Jonas’s feelings before and after the Ceremony of Twelve. How do they change?
He feels more confident after the ceremony
He feels more anxious and uncertain after the ceremony
He feels exactly the same
He feels angry after the ceremony
Why might the community have strict rules about sharing dreams and feelings, based on what you know from chapters 8 and 9?
To encourage creativity
To maintain control and sameness
To help people make friends
To prepare for the Ceremony of Twelve
What evidence from the text suggests that Jonas’ assignment is considered very important?
The Chief Elder apologizes for causing him anxiety
The community gasps and whispers when his assignment is announced
Jonas’s parents congratulate him
He receives a special uniform
How does the author use the Ceremony of Twelve to reveal the values of the community?
By showing the importance of individual choice
By emphasizing conformity and assigned roles
By highlighting the value of competition
By focusing on family traditions
Analyze why Jonas is given permission to lie. What might this suggest about his new role?
It shows he is not trusted
It suggests his role requires secrecy and sets him apart from others
It means he can break any rule
It is a mistake
Based on Jonas’ reaction to his rules, what can you infer about his character?
He is rebellious
He is thoughtful and concerned about right and wrong
He is careless
He is excited to break rules
Evaluate the impact of the community’s reaction to Jonas’s assignment on his feelings. How does this shape his understanding of his new role?
It makes him feel proud and accepted
It makes him feel isolated and different, realizing the seriousness of his role
It makes him want to quit
It makes him angry at his parents
What might be the author’s purpose in describing the failed Receiver-in-Training before Jonas?
To show that the job is easy
To create suspense and foreshadow challenges Jonas may face
To introduce a new character
To explain the rules
How does Jonas’ assignment challenge the community’s principle of Sameness?
It does not challenge it at all
It introduces the idea of individuality and unique abilities
It makes everyone the same
It is a common assignment
Predict how Jonas’ new ability to “See Beyond” might affect his future experiences in the community.
He will become more like everyone else
He may begin to question the community’s rules and see things differently
He will forget about his assignment
He will be punished
