The Giver

What does "bragging" mean? 

• To talk about all of the good things you have done
• To talk about all of the bad things someone has done
• To point out good things someone else has done
• To point out bad things you have done

Why is it against the rules for people to brag about their accomplishments? 

• The community wants everyone to be the same
• It is rude and uncalled for

True or False: People are treated useful objects in the community. 

• True
• False

Where does Jonas go to volunteer at the beginning of Chapter 4?

• The Birthing Center.
• The Department of Justice.
• The House of the Old.
• The Childcare Center.
  

Why does Jonas spend most of his volunteer hours at multiple places instead of just once place? 

• He wants to experience many aspects of the community
• The community makes all Elevens experience many things
• He enjoys many jobs in the community
• He does what Asher wants to do

What happens to an individual when they are "Released?"

• they go to heaven
• they go to another city
• they go to live with another family
• Noone knows

Why does Jonas enjoy working at the House of Old? 

• He likes getting to know the old people
• He likes to bathe other people
• The House of Old makes him feel calm and free
• He does not like working there

Why does the community not value the job of Birthmother?

• It is a hard job
• The get to be lazy
• The community see's them as useless after 3 births
• There are better jobs they could be used for

What does Jonas' community value the most? 

• Family Units
• Laborers
• Birthmothers
• The yearly ceremonies

Why would the community members be happy to be released? 

• The have lived a full life
• They get out of the society
• They die
• They get to hear how proud the communiyt is of them