Characters
Name the character:
Caretaker of memories who trains Jonas
The Giver
Who said it:
“I apologize for inconveniencing my learning community.”
Asher
Which theme is most important in the novel?
A. Adventure is necessary
B. Emotions and memories are essential to humanity
C. Technology solves all problems
D. Rules should never be followed
B. Emotions and memories are essential to humanity
What assignment does Jonas receive?
Receiver
What is the most important conflict in the novel?
A. Jonas vs. Asher
B. Jonas vs. society
C. Jonas vs. family
D. Jonas vs. nature
B. Jonas vs. society
Name the character:
Main character who becomes the Receiver
Jonas
Who said it:
“Precision of language!”
Mother
What lesson does Jonas learn about pain?
A. It should always be avoided
B. It has no purpose
C. It is necessary for growth
D. It is meaningless
C. It is necessary for growth
What is unusual about Jonas compared to others?
He can see beyond.
What does “seeing beyond” represent?
A. Intelligence
B. Power
C. Awareness and deeper understanding
D. Imagination
C. Awareness and deeper understanding
Name the character:
Jonas’s friend who is often playful and makes mistakes
Asher
Who said it:
“I feel sorry for anyone who is in a place where he feels strange.”
Jonas
What does the novel suggest about sameness?
A. It creates happiness
B. It removes individuality and freedom
C. It makes life easier
D. It improves relationships
B. It removes individuality and freedom
Why does Jonas stop taking his pills?
To feel emotions.
How does Jonas change throughout the novel?
A. He becomes more obedient
B. He becomes more aware and independent
C. He becomes weaker
D. He becomes careless
B. He becomes more aware and independent
Name the character:
Works in the House of the Old
Fiona
Who said it:
“I’m glad I have you.”
Fiona
Which theme is shown through Jonas’s choices?
A. Obedience is best
B. Freedom requires sacrifice
C. Strength is physical
D. Intelligence is power
B. Freedom requires sacrifice
What does Jonas learn about the community by the end?
A. It is perfect
B. It is unfair and controlled
C. It is growing stronger
D. It is changing naturally
B. It is unfair and controlled.
What role do memories play in the story?
A. They are unnecessary
B. They create confusion
C. They provide understanding and emotion
D. They cause problems only
C. They provide understanding and emotion
Name the character:
Works with rules and justice in the community
Mother
Who said it:
“You must learn to make your own choices.”
Giver
What lesson does the ending suggest?
A. Life is predictable
B. Change is possible
C. Rules never change
D. Memories fade easily
B. Change is possible
What memory does Jonas first receive?
Snow
Why is the community considered dystopian?
A. It is too modern
B. It lacks freedom and true emotion
C. It is disorganized
D. It is dangerous
B. It lacks freedom and true emotion