The giver test
What is the setting of the story?*
a futuristic, utopian society
What is the genre of this novel?* science fiction
Why is Jonas worried about the upcoming ceremony?*
He is afraid that it will “change his life”.
How did Jonas feel when he saw the jet?*
nervous
What does it mean to be “released”?*
to be forced to leave the community
Which of these is NOT a reason why someone would be released?*
having green eyes
How old is Lily?*
7
Which ritual takes place after dinner?*
the telling of feelings
Which is the last birthday celebrated in the community?*
12
What happens during the ceremony of one?*
children are given their official names
How far apart in age are most siblings?*
It is usually about five years.
Which law is a common one to break?*
older siblings teaching younger siblings how to ride a bike
What is the occupation of Jonas’s father?*
nurturer
Why did the father bring Gabe home?*
for extra attention to help him thrive
What is frustrating about changing the rules?*
It is a very slow process.
What is the primary purpose of the ceremony of twelve?*
for all twelve year olds to get their job assignments
Jonas’s father knew Gabe’s name ahead of time, but the elders were unaware that he discovered this. Which type of irony does this represent?*
dramatic
The elders PERIODICALLY observe the children and place them in professions that suit their personalities. What does “periodically” mean?*
occasionally
What trait do Gabriel and Jonas have in common?*
They both have pale eyes.
Why DOESN'T Jonas’s mom want Lily to become a birth mother?*
because birth mothers have three years of comfort, but then become laborers
What profession does Jonas think is “perfect” for Lily?*
speaker
Which type of irony is going on when the apple changes color?*
situational because Jonas did not expect the apple to turn a different color
Which is the point of view of the novel?*
3rd person limited
Why DOESN'T Jonas typically spend his volunteer hours with Asher?*
Asher fools around a lot and does not take things seriously.
Where does Fiona spend most of her community hours?*
the house of the old
The FREEDOM to choose where to spend those hours had always SEEMED A WONDERFUL LUXURY. Which figurative language device is being used here?*
metaphor
Was it RIGHT for ROBERTO to be RELEASED? Which figurative language device is being used here?*
alliteration
Why were Edna’s and Roberto’s ceremonies different from each other?*
they had different social classes
What do families in the community share at breakfast?*
their dreams
Where does Jonas’s mother work?*
the department of justice
How has the setting of the novel affected the personalities of the community?*
It has made them comfortable and accepting of their lives.
Lily is unaware that Jonas is taking pills, but the other family members know he has just started them. Which type of irony is this?*
dramatic
IF we could hear the thoughts and feelings of both Lily and her mother, which point of view WOULD the novel have?*
3rd person omniscient
Like the Matching of Spouses and the Naming and Placement of new children, the Assignments were SCRUPULOUSLY thought through by the Committee of Elders. What does “scrupulously” mean?*
thoroughly
Why is Lily anxious to turn 10?*
She will have her hair cut and not have to wear ribbons.
Why are eights given new jackets with pockets?*
to show they are responsible for their belongings
Why didn’t Gabe take part in the ceremony?*
He was labeled “uncertain” and given a year to grow.
What happens if a twelve does not like his or her assignment?*
The only other choice is to be released.
Jonas’s full number is eleven-nineteen. What does it stand for?*
Eleven is for his age, and he was the nineteenth child born his year.
What is Fiona’s assignment?*
the house of the old
What is Asher’s assignment?*
the recreation center
Why did Jonas become upset when number 20 was called?*
He realized that his number was skipped.
Why does Jonas’s family feel disgraced and embarrassed?*
Jonas’s number was never called.
What does the assignment of the Receiver of Memory involve?*
taking on the memory burdens of the community
What did we learn in these chapters about the “capacity to see beyond”?*
When Jonas looks at certain objects, they appear to change.
How is everybody treating Jonas now?*
They are hesitant, almost uncomfortable, around him.
Jonas received a list of instructions for the Receiver. Which is the last instruction?*
You may lie.
From this moment you are exempted from rudeness.
What does Lily have to be careful about when she is volunteering?*
that she doesn’t call Gabe by his name
What worries Jonas the most about his new position?*
being able to tolerate the pain
Which of these is NOT true about the past Receiver?*
She never returned her comfort object.
The elders PERIODICALLY observe the children and place them in professions that suit their personalities. What does “periodically” mean?*
occasionally
Jonas finally CAUGHT HIS FATHER'S EYE and waved. Which figurative language device is being used here?*
idiom
IF we could hear the thoughts and feelings of both Lily and her mother, which point of view WOULD the novel have?*
3rd person omniscient
What is the conflict of this novel?*
Jonas is unhappy with the community and wants to change it.
Why do you suppose the author chose the father as the character to release a baby?*
for a larger emotional impact
Which element of plot is this? Jonas and Gabe ride the sled to their new home.*
Resolution
Which element of plot is this? The reader is introduced to Jonas and his community.*
exposition
Which element of plot is this? Jonas and Gabe fight hunger and fatigue on their journey.*
Falling Action
Which element of plot is this? The Giver teaches Jonas how to become a Receiver.*
Rising Action
Which element of plot is this? Jonas realizes he must leave the community in order to change it.*
Climax
Which element of plot is this? Jonas wants to figure out a way to change the community for the better.*
conflict
Who am I? I have trouble sleeping through the night.*
Gabe
Who am I? I work in the House of the Old.*
Fiona
Who am I? My daughter ordered her own release.*
The Giver
Who am I? I am talented in many areas, and have the ability to see “beyond”.*
Jonas
Who am I? I am a Nurturer. *
Jonas’s Father
Who am I? I am an elderly woman who lives in the house of old.*
Larissa
Who am I? I purposely skipped over Jonas’s number.*
Chief Elder
Who am I? I had trouble dealing with the “sad and lonely” memories.*
Rosemary
Who am I? I make a game out of everything.*
Asher
Who am I? Jonas thinks I would make a good “speaker”.*
Lily
Who am I? I work for the Department of Justice.*
Jonas’s Mother