The Giver

Why have Jonas’ relationships with his friends changed?

• Jonas’ friends are not as fun-loving as they were during childhood.

• Jonas’ work makes him too tired to play physically-demanding games.

• Jonas’ work has given him a new level of responsibility and has trouble relating to his friends.

• Jonas’ friends do not respect or appreciate his new role as Receiver.

How does the author use the release of the twin to develop Jonas’ father’s point of view?

• Jonas’ father is upset and explains that this is the worst part of his job.

• Jonas’ father is anxious and tries to get the release done as quickly as possible.

• Jonas’ father is proud and wants to show the process to his assistant.

• Jonas’ father is upbeat and treats the ceremony like a fun event.

Which quotation best supports the way Jonas' father's point of view towards the ceremony of release for the twin?

• “‘I thought for a moment that they’d both be the same. Then we’d have a problem.’”

• “‘And you, little guy, you’re only five pounds ten ounces. A shrimp.’”

• “Very carefully he inserted the needle into the bottle and began to fill the syringe with a clear liquid.”

• “His father was putting things away. Folding the blanket. Closing the cupboard.”

Why does the author use the word dejected rather than a synonym like the word ‘sad’?

• The word ‘dejected’ sounds more professional and shows respect for Jonas’ role as Receiver.

• The word ‘dejected’ has a more positive connotation that conveys the responsibility Jonas has accepted in his role.

• The word ‘dejected’ is harder to understand, which emphasizes Jonas’ confusion.

• The word ‘dejected’ has a more severe, negative connotation than a word like ‘sad’.

The Giver was still deep in thought. After a moment, he said, “If you floated off in the river, I suppose I could help the whole community the way I’ve helped you. It’s an interesting concept. I need to think about it some more. Maybe we’ll talk about it again sometime. But not now.

“I’m glad you’re a good swimmer, Jonas. But stay away from the river.” He laughed a little, but the laughter was not lighthearted. His thoughts seemed to be else-where, and his eyes were very troubled.

How is the Giver feeling in this excerpt?

• satisfied

• happy

• worried

• proud

Which quotation best supports The Giver's feelings of worry?

• “his eyes were very troubled”

• “‘I’m glad you’re a good swimmer, Jonas.’”

• “‘I suppose I could help the whole community the way I’ve helped you.’”

• “Jonas made a face.”

How does Jonas view release? (Choose 2)

• cruel

• normal

• violent

• pleasent

How does Jonas' father view release of the twin? (Choose 2)

• cruel

• pleasant

• normal

• violent