The Giver Chapters One and Two

Who is the main character of the story?

• The Giver

• Asher

• Jonas

• Lily

What was Jonas frightened by?

• His bicycle

• The newchildren

• Sharing his feelings

• The jet plane

Why was Jonas thinking of the jet plane from the past?

• Because he wants to be a pilot

• He was comparing how frightened he felt then and how his current emotions are different

• He has trouble focusing and daydreams a lot

In this community, who gets "released"?

• Only newchildren who aren't progressing as expected

• Only elderly people

• Only criminals

• All of the above

Getting "released" is ...

• positive

• negative

How do families have children in this society?

• They fill out applications and wait for approval

• The stork brings them to people's doorsteps

• Just like families in our community

What does the word "apprehensive" mean?

• Lucky

• Anxious about the future

• Certain of the future

• An overwhelming sick feeling

What will be happening in December?

• The Ceremony of Twelve

• Christmas caroling

• Jonas's family will receive a new newchild

• Asher will be released

Why was Lily mad during the day?

• Someone stole her bike

• Someone ate her lunch

• Because all little kids are angry in this community

• Another child cut her in line for the slide

What does Jonas's family do together, after the evening meal (dinner)?

• They eat dessert

• They share their feelings

• They workout

• They watch tv