The Giver: Chapters 7-10

Which of the following most likely explains why the author included the story of Asher mixing up the words “snack” and “smack”?

• This story explains why Asher is not given an assignment: he did not pass his classes.

• This story explains why Asher is so serious as an older child: he was often in trouble when he was younger.

• This story introduces the idea that precise language is very important, and is taught to children from a very young age.

• This story introduces “the discipline wand” and the concept that young children are beaten for mistakes as simple as mixing up words.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following inferences about the community can best be made from their reaction to Jonas’s Assignment?

• The community voted for Jonas to be the new Receiver of Memory.

• The community holds the Receiver of Memory in high esteem.

• The community does not think Receiver of Memory is an honorable position.

• The community is sad that Jonas will experience pain as the Receiver of Memory.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of these best describes Jonas’s reaction to his number being skipped at the Ceremony of Twelve?

• relief

• horror

• curiosity

• anxiety

Which of the following best summarizes Jonas’s reaction to the new rule that he is allowed to lie?

• Jonas is shocked and disturbed by the possibility that other members of his community may also be allowed to lie.

• Jonas cannot wait to start lying.

• Jonas is surprised that he does not mind this new information.

• Jonas believes there must be a mistake and plans to talk to the Elders in the morning.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the setting of the Receiver’s office most clearly illustrate that the Receiver lives differently than the rest of the community?

• The door is locked and there are a great deal of books.

• The door is locked and there are no books.

• The office is air conditioned.

• The office is completely empty; there is no furniture.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What order do these events take place? Order them 1, 2, 3, and 4

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 4, 3, 2, 1

• 2, 4, 3, 1

• 2, 3, 4, 1

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the word "somber" mean?

• to end

• serious

• being honest; having strong moral principles

• carefully and thoroughly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "integrity" mean?

• to end

• serious

• being honest; having strong moral principles

• carefully and thoroughly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "conclude" mean?

• to end

• serious

• being honest; having strong moral principles

• carefully and thoroughly

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4