Chapter 6-7 Quiz: The Giver

Why are the ceremonies such a big deal each year?

• Ceremonies are just a formality with no real significance.
• Each ceremony is a new step for the children. They are given something that symbolizes each year of growth.

• The ceremonies are only important to a select few individuals.

• The ceremonies are a time to celebrate each child's achievement that past year.

What ended up happening to the newchild, Gabriel?

• Gabriel was given an extra year to develop because he wasn't growing like he was supposed to. He will stay with Jonas' family for the year.

• Gabriel was released.

• He was given to another family to be with for the year, because Jonas' family failed at taking care of Gabriel.

• Gabriel ended up being just like the other newchildren. He was assigned to his new family.

What does throng mean?

• paying close attention to something

• a natural ability to do something

• the learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality

• a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why are the Twelves particularly nervous about the ceremony?

• The Twelves are being given their new families.

• The Twelves are being given their lifelong assignment (job).

• The Twelves are getting their adult haircut.

• The Twelves are not sure if they have enough volunteer hours.

What do we learn about Asher?

• Asher struggled with language, talked too fast, and was in trouble a lot.

• Asher has always been a good child, even though he struggled with learning.

• Asher did not struggle in his schoolwork, but he always got in trouble outside of school.

• Asher was a slow learner, was very quiet, and rarely got in trouble.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What happens to Jonas at the ceremony? Why do the members of the community act different toward him? (needs 2 sentences)