The Giver - Ch 1-4 Quiz

What made Jonas feel frightened at the beginning of the story?

• A loud storm
• A plane flying over the community
• The Ceremony of Twelve
• His sister’s dream

Answer explanation

A plane flying over the community frightened Jonas because it was unusual and against the rules.

What happens if a pilot flies over the community by mistake?

• They get a warning
• They are asked to leave the community
• They are released from the community
• They apologize publicly

Answer explanation

Pilots are released if they mistakenly fly over the community.

What is Jonas’s sister’s name?

• Lily
• Fiona
• Asher
• Marie

Answer explanation

Jonas's sister's name is Lily.

What do family units do every evening?

• Tell jokes
• Share their feelings
• Watch a movie
• Sing songs

Answer explanation

Families share their feelings each evening as part of the rules.

What is a Nurturer’s job?

• Teaching children
• Taking care of newchildren (babies)
• Cleaning houses
• Delivering food

Answer explanation

Nurturers care for newchildren (babies).

What is one reason someone might be released from the community?

• They go on vacation
• They win an award
• They break the rules too many times
• They get a new Assignment

Answer explanation

Breaking rules too many times can result in release.

What is the name of the newchild that Jonas’s father is concerned about?

• Asher
• Gabriel
• Jonas
• Lily

Answer explanation

Gabriel is the newchild Jonas's father is concerned about.

How do family units get a child?

• They have babies like in our world
• They are assigned a child by the Elders
• They find a child at the market
• They choose from a list

Answer explanation

Children are assigned to families by the Elders.

What happens at the Ceremony of Twelve?

• Children get new bicycles
• Children are assigned their life-long job
• Children leave the community
• Children get their first pet

Answer explanation

At the Ceremony of Twelve, children receive their life-long job.

How does Jonas feel about the Ceremony of Twelve?

• Excited and confident
• Nervous and unsure
• Angry and upset
• Bored and tired

Answer explanation

Jonas feels nervous and unsure about his Assignment.