The Giver: Chapters 3-4

Select True or False:

It's rude to call attention to things that are unsettling or different about individuals.

• True

• False

What is the ritual they have as a family every evening?

• Telling of feelings

• Praying before dinner.

• Watching the news

• Playing board games.

What can you infer about Jonas's feelings towards the Ceremony of Twelve based on his thoughts and actions in Chapter 3?

• Jonas feels apprehensive and nervous about the Ceremony of Twelve.

• Jonas feels confident and enthusiastic about the Ceremony of Twelve.

• Jonas feels indifferent and uninterested about the Ceremony of Twelve.

• Jonas feels excited and eager about the Ceremony of Twelve.

Describe the relationship between Jonas and his family. How does this relationship contribute to the plot development?

• Jonas and his family have a strained relationship but it has no impact on the plot

• Jonas and his family have a perfect relationship with no conflicts or issues

• The relationship between Jonas and his family starts as loving and supportive but later reveals underlying issues and secrets that contribute to the plot development.

• The relationship between Jonas and his family is distant and unimportant to the plot

Provide textual evidence to support the idea that the community in The Giver values conformity and sameness.

• The community in The Giver values conformity and sameness through chaos and disorder.

• The community in The Giver values conformity and sameness through diversity and freedom of expression.

• The community in The Giver values conformity and sameness through strict rules, lack of individuality, and emphasis on precision and order.

• The community in The Giver values conformity and sameness through encouragement of individuality and uniqueness.

How does the character of The Giver contribute to the plot development in Chapters 3-4?

• The Giver has no impact on the plot development in Chapters 3-4

• The Giver only provides irrelevant information to Jonas

• The Giver is a minor character with no influence on the story

• The Giver provides Jonas with memories and knowledge that challenge the society's rules and norms, leading to Jonas's realization of the truth about the community.

What can you infer about the rules and regulations in the community based on the events in Chapter 4?

• The rules and regulations in the community are only applicable to certain individuals

• The rules and regulations in the community are constantly changing

• The community has no rules and regulations

• The community has strict rules and regulations in place.

Describe the significance of the apple incident in Chapter 4. How does it impact the plot?

• The apple incident in Chapter 4 represents the character's love for fruit and has no impact on the plot.

• The apple incident in Chapter 4 is a metaphor for the character's dislike of apples and has no relevance to the plot.

• The apple incident in Chapter 4 symbolizes the loss of innocence and leads to a series of events that force the character to confront harsh realities.

• The apple incident in Chapter 4 is just a random event with no significance to the plot.

What does Jonas's selection as the Receiver of Memory reveal about his character? Provide textual evidence to support your answer.

• Jonas's selection as the Receiver of Memory reveals that he is seen as intelligent, brave, and capable of handling the truth about the past.

• Jonas's selection as the Receiver of Memory reveals that he is lazy, cowardly, and unable to handle the truth about the past.

• Jonas's selection as the Receiver of Memory reveals that he is forgetful, uninterested, and incapable of handling the truth about the past.

• Jonas's selection as the Receiver of Memory reveals that he is dishonest, weak, and unwilling to handle the truth about the past.

Explain the significance of the dream-telling ritual in the community. How does it contribute to the understanding of the characters?

• The dream-telling ritual is a plot device with no real significance to the understanding of the characters.

• The dream-telling ritual is just a meaningless tradition with no impact on the characters' development.

• The dream-telling ritual is a way for the characters to show off their creativity and storytelling skills.

• The dream-telling ritual in the community allows the characters to share their inner thoughts, fears, and desires, providing insight into their motivations and struggles.