Novel Study The Giver

In Chapter 1 why was the Pilot released from the community?

• he was a spy

• he didn't deliver the right supplies

• he crashed

• he got lost

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Jonas decide that "apprehensive" is a better word for his feelings than "frightened"

• he wanted to sound smart

• precision of language

• it started with a vowel

• his mom uses it

What does Jonas's mother do for a living?

• Birthmother

• Nurturer

• Storyteller

• Works at the Department of Justice

What rule is most frequently broken in Jonas's community?

• can't ride a bike until 9

• planes can't fly over

• newchildren's names are secret

• you cannot take food home from school

Why does Jonas's mother discourage Lily from becoming a Birthmother?

• it's dangerous

• it has no honor

• she is too lazy

• there are too many people

Why is Gabriel in danger of being released?

• he bites people

• he is deformed

• he smiles too much

• he can't sleep at night

What do the numbers assigned to each child signify?

• their height

• their rank in school

• the department they work at

• their birth order

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the audience at the Ceremony of Twelve?

• Jonas has to be released

• she caused them anxiety about Jonas's assignment

• her shoes don't match

• the parents are disappointed about their child's assignment

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the community react to the death of Caleb in the river?

• the hold a candlelight vigil

• they send food

• they warn people to stay away from the river

• they chant his name over and over

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Where did the Giver get his wisdom?

• his own experience

• reading books

• memories from the previous Receiver

• brain surgery