The Giver - Chapter 9 Quiz

How did Jonas feel for the first time in his twelve years of life after the Chief Elder's announcement?

• Excited and eager

• Separate, different, and apart

• Happy and content

• Confused and lost

What did Jonas remember the Chief Elder saying about his training?

• That he would be trained with his family unit

• That he would be trained with Asher

• That his training would be alone and apart

• That his training would be easy and fun

What did Jonas do after leaving the Auditorium?

• He went home alone

• He made his way through the crowd looking for his family unit

• He immediately started his training

• He went to congratulate Asher

What was the reaction of people as Jonas made his way through the crowd?

• They ignored him

• They congratulated him

• They moved aside for him and watched him

• They asked him questions about his training

What did the new Twelves have to do each night after receiving their folders?

• Play games with their family units

• Study the instructions for the beginning of their training

• Go to the Auditorium for more announcements

• Ride their bicycles home

How did Jonas's friend Asher react when Jonas called out to him?

• He ignored Jonas

• He was hesitant and uncertain

• He was enthusiastic and excited

• He did not recognize Jonas

What had the children memorized each night for years before beginning their training?

• The rules for their adult Assignments

• The history of their community

• The lessons for school

• The names of all the Elders

Who was already strapped into her seat when Jonas saw his parents?

• His sister Lily

• His mother

• Asher

• The Chief Elder

What did Lily do while watching him?

• She waved back, laughing.

• She was watching him solemnly, her thumb in her mouth.

• She ignored him completely.

• She was playing with other children.

What is the title given to Asher in the conversation?

• Chief Elder

• Recreation Director

• Nurturing Center expert

• Volunteer worker