The Giver Review

When Jonas enters the Annex for the first time, the Attendant stands to acknowledge his presence. What does the Attendant’s actions imply?

• The Attendant has very good manners

• The Attendant understands that the Receiver of Memory is a very honored and respected position.

• It is customary for all Attendants to stand whenever another individual enters a room.

• The Attendant is blind, and thinks Jonas is the Giver.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What message is The Giver trying to convey to Jonas when he shares the metaphor below about the snow?

• a. Sledding downhill through deep snow can be very dangerous.

• b. The accumulation of snow represents the accumulation of years of life after release from the Community.

• c. Memories build in one’s mind like snow on runners which can cause moving forward to progressively become more and more difficult until an individual becomes too tired to keep going.

• d. Some things can initially appear to be fun; however, they can change in an instant to sad and depressing experiences.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

“He kept turning his head and glancing back at Jonas until the group leader had to give him a silent ​ (a)   , a motion to sit still and face forward” (68).

• Chastisement

• Acquisition

• Solemnly

• Recollection

• Aptitude

• Prestige

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the significance of choice in 'The Giver'?

• It has no impact on the community

• It affects the lives of community members and reveals Jonas’s desire for choice

• It is only important for the Elders

• It is a minor theme

The reader is introduced to Jonas and his community. Which element of plot does this represent?

• exposition

• conflict

• falling action

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Why do you suppose the author chose the father as the character to release a baby?

• for a larger emotional impact

• because Jonas and his father have a bad relationship

• to create a quick ending to the novel

• because Jonas knew what his father was doing all along

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The Giver said that there is honor in his title, but little power. What did he mean by these words?

• People respect him, but he is not allowed to move away.

• People act like they respect him, but they really don’t.

• People respect him, but he can’t really make big changes in the community.

• People don’t respect him because he refuses to make any changes in the community.

What is the primary role of the Receiver of Memory in 'The Giver'?

• To make decisions for the community

• To hold all past memories of the world

• To enforce rules and regulations

• To lead the community's ceremonies

Which of the following best describes the community's attitude towards emotions in 'The Giver'?

• Emotions are encouraged and celebrated

• Emotions are controlled and suppressed

• Emotions are ignored completely

• Emotions are only important for the Elders

In 'The Giver', what is the significance of the color red to Jonas?

• It represents danger

• It symbolizes love

• It is the first color he perceives

• It is the color of his favorite toy