Mr. Walston
The Giver
Civil Rights Movement
Questions that are actually difficult (maybe)
100

What is Mr. Walston's favorite cartoon?

SpongeBob SquarePants

100

What was the Giver's favorite memory?

Christmas / Family / Love

100

In what city did the Sunday school bombing take place?

Birmingham, Alabama

100

What is a theme in Refugee?

Perseverance / Survival / Courage / Empathy

200

What subject is Mr. Walston actually certified to teach?

Science

200

Which character is was known for not using precise language as a child?

Asher

200

What does NAACP stand for?

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

200

What is the purpose of a debate?

To discuss ideas with the goal of persuading people / Learn to communicate respectfully / Think about different views

300

What is Mr. Walston's favorite saying?

"Shut up"

300

Why does Jonas have to hold these memories?

To gain wisdom / protect the community from pain

300

Who was known as the Jazz Ambassador?

Louis Armstrong

300

Which teacher was named Kennebec County Teacher of the Year in 2018?

Mrs. Jones!

400

How many tattoos does Mr. Walston have?

2

400

Who was Rosemary and why did she ask for release?

The Giver's daughter / Couldn't handle the memories

400

Who organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

MLK Jr.

400

What is the purpose of transitional words and phrases?

To provide connection and organization between sentences and paragraphs.

500

What is the name of Mr. Walston's best friend who lives in New York?

Susan

500

What does Jonas want the Giver to keep for himself?

The memory of music.

500

MLK Jr. is on the left. Who is the man on the right?

Malcolm X