Chapters 3&4 The Giver

1. In Jonas's society, it is rude to "call attention to things that were unsettling or different about individuals." What trait do Jonas and Gabe have that is unusual in Jonas's society?

• They are LEFT HANDED (Most people in the community are right-handed)

• They have PALE EYES (Most people in the community have dark eyes)

• They have FRECKLES (Most people in the community have no freckles)

• They are MUGGLES (Most people in the community are wizards)

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2. Lily says that she wants a certain job, but Mother says it has "very little honor." Which job is it?

Teacher/ birthmother/ releaser/ announcer

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3 (PART ONE). Jonas once got in trouble because he took a/an ________ away from the recreation area. (HINT: Asher and Jonas had been using the object to play catch).

• orange

• basketball

• frisbee

• apple

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3 (PART TWO). Why did Jonas take the item in Question 3 away from the recreation area?

• He wanted to give it to Lily.

• He thought the item had changed multiple times in mid-air.

• He had won the game and wanted to keep it as a reward.

• He had it in his pocket and just forgot to put it back.

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4. Why don't people in the community talk about their successes?

• The Elders don't want any help figuring out a person's skills

• They know that they will never be as successful as the Giver.

• There are rules against bragging about your or anyone else's accomplishments.

• Most of the people in the community are bad at everything.

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5. In chapter 4, where does Jonas see Asher's bike and decide to volunteer for the day?

• The Arena of the Athletic

• The Office of the Receiver

• The Library of Knowledge

• The House of the Old

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6. What other Elevens from Jonas's group do we meet during Jonas's volunteer hours?

• Fiona

• Abigail

• Asher

• Ben

7 (PART ONE). During his volunteer hours in chapter 4, Jonas helps _______.

• An elderly woman take a bath.

• A professional athlete train for the December ceremonies.

• An Organizer put books back on the bookshelves.

• the Elders sort their files for the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve.

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7 (Part Two) What topic do Jonas and another character talk about during chapter 4?

• What the Elevens think their assignments (aka jobs) will be

• Whether or not the Giver will be at the ceremony

• A new law that is going to be revealed at the ceremonies

• Celebrating the release of an elderly man named Roberto

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On a scale of 1 (I absolutely hate it) to 10 (I absolutely love it), how do you like the book so far?

• 10-9

  Love it!

• 8-7

  Enjoy it.

• 6-5

  Like some parts

• 4-3

  Neutral

• 2-0

  Dislike it