Vocabulary
Author's Purpose
Passages
General Knowledge
Stuff We Know
100
What is the best meaning of "seldom as it is used in the following sentences?
"There was so much work to be done, always, that he and the Giver seldom simply sat and talked, the way they just had."
a. never
b. typically
c. rarely
d. frequently
c. rarely
100
Why does the author choose to have Jonas's father speak to the twin the same way he speaks to Gabe?
To show that Jonas's father thinks that what he is doing is completely normal.
100
Read the following passage:
"Watch," the Giver said.
"Now he cleans him 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, or show you, about Jonas?
Jonas thinks he understands what release is/Jonas does not know what release really means.
100
What does the Giver understand about the community that Jonas does not?
The people don't know what they are doing: They are simply following the rules.
100
What type of place is the community in the Giver supposed to be, but is not?
Hint: A word for a perfect place.
A Utopia
200
What is the best meaning of rueful as it is used in the following sentence?
"The Giver gave a rueful, anguished, empty laugh."
a. embarrassed
b. furious
c. sorrowful
d. terrified
c. sorrowful
200
Although Jonas wouldn't have been starving for food if he stayed in the community, what would he be starving for?
love, feelings, color
200
"I began to hear something truly remarkable, and it is called music. I'll give you some before I go."
Jonas shook his head emphatically. "No, Giver," he said. "I want you to keep that, to have with you when I'm gone."
Why does Jonas say this?
Jonas knows that The Giver needs good memories to balance out the bad.
200
What is the reason behind releasing one twin?
It would be confusing if the twins were the same.
200
Who wrote The Giver?
Lois Lowry
300
What is the best meaning of vigilant based on the passage?
"As he pedaled through the nights, through isolated landscape now, with the communities far behind and no sign of human habitation around him or ahead, he was constantly vigilant, looking for the next nearest hiding place should the sound of engines come."
a. afraid
b. confused
c. irritated
d. observant
d. observant
300
to show that Jonas does not trust his family
300
Which passage best shows how the Giver feels about his daughter, Rosemary?
a. "When my work here is finished, I want to be with my daughter."
b. "The Giver smiled and nodded."
c. "For the first time in their long months together, Jonas saw him look truly happy."
d. "Her name was Rosemary," the Giver said.
c. "For the first time in their long months together, Jonas saw him look truly happy."
300
Why did the Giver suggest watching the release?
He wanted Jonas to know what "release actually meant.
300
Do the best dance.
N/A
400
Jonas knows that he must do what he believes is right/If he does not, Gabriel will be released.
400
Why do you think the author chose the father as the character to release the twin?
Jonas sees his father as kind and loving, so it made the impact greater.
400
"If you were to be lost in the river, Jonas, your memories would not be lost with you. Memories are forever."
Where would the memories go if Jonas died?
They would go to the community/to the people.
400
What did the Giver say about Rosemary's release?
She injected herself.
400
What genre is The Giver?
Dystopian fiction
500
What is the teacher's definition of "no talking"?
No talking, whispering, or any noise coming from a person.
500
What is the theme of the story?
It is important to have free will to make your own choices and mistakes.
500
“Our people made that choice, the choice to go to Sameness. Before my time, before the previous time, back and back and back. We relinquished color when we relinquished sunshine and did away with a difference. We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of others.”
Why did the book say that they chose to go to sameness?
They felt it would be safer for everyone.
500
What do the Giver and Jonas plan to do?
The Giver will help Jonas escape, he will tell them that Jonas drowned in the river and the community will feel the pain of the memories.
500
What is ONE rule that Jonas had?
Rule 1
Go immediately at the end of school hours each day to the Annex entrance behind the House of the Old and present yourself to the attendant
Rule 2
Go immediately to your dwelling at the conclusion of Training Hours each day
Rule 3
From this moment you are exempted from rules governing rudeness. You may ask any question of any citizen and you will receive answers
Rule 4
Do not discuss your training with any other member of the community, including parents and Elders
Rule 5
From this moment you are prohibited from dream-telling
Rule 6
Except for illness or injury unrelated to your training, do not apply for any medication
Rule 7
You are not permitted to apply for release
Rule 8
You may lie