THE GIVER Chapter 1-10 Review

A

1

What is Jonas' new assignment when he turns 12?

Receiver of memories

2

Explain why Jonas' mom was upset when Lily said she wanted to be a birthmother.

Litter respect in this job. 

3

What is something Jonas took without permission and received chastisement for?

an apple

4

At the start of the book, what word does Jonas use to describe his feelings about the Ceremony of 12?

Apprehensive?

5

In the bathing room, Larissa tells Jonas about attending the release ceremony for an old man named ________

Roberto

B

1

What does the family have to share every night at supper?

"feelings"

2

What does Jonas' father do?

Nurturer

3

Because of ________'s plea, Gabe isn't released. Instead, he's labeled __________ and given more time to develop.

Jonas' dad; uncertain

4

What are the three situations of release?

Newchildren who aren't fit for families, from the House of the Old, and when someone does something wrong in the community (as a punishment)

5

What does Jonas' Mother do as a job?

She works at the Department of Justice

C

1

What does Jonas see at the beginning of the novel that frightens him?

An airplane flying overhead

2

What is Jonas' friend Asher's assignment?

A worker in the Recreation Department

3

What are 3 ways the previous Receiver's dwelling is different from Jonas'?

Answers vary (books, fancier, locks on the door, ability to turn off the speaker)

4

What is the rule that Jonas is most shocked by after receiving his assignment?

You May Lie

5

Who is Caleb?

The Replacement Child for the family who lost their first Caleb when he drowned in the river.

D

1

What are three things that inform us this world is a Dystopia?

Answers will vary

2

How do they punish citizens who break the rules when they're living at the House of the Old

The discipline wand

3

What happens to a child if they accidentally die in this community?

Several answers

4

What are "stirrings"? What do they take to get rid of them?

When you have romantic feelings for someone else....a crush. Pills.

5

What is the max number of newchildren introduced each year?

50