The Giver Study Guide Chapters 1 - 12

The significance of the Ceremony of Twelve in Jonas's society is that it assigns the individual their lifelong career.

• It marks the beginning of organized sports

• It assigns the individual their lifelong career

• It celebrates the harvest season

• It honors past community leaders

Jonas feels_________ as the Ceremony of Twelve approaches due to uncertainty about his future responsibilities.

• excited.

• anxious.

• indifferent.

• confused.

The community in The Giver chooses to have the Ceremony of Twelve instead of allowing young people to choose their own roles, which of the following is true of the community as a result?

• It indicates that the community values individual freedom.

• It indicates that the community values control and predetermined roles.

• It indicates that the community values randomness in decision-making.

• It indicates that the community values innovation over tradition.

The main topic of discussion between Jonas and his parents in Chapter 2 is the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve.

• The upcoming Ceremony of Twelve

• The history of their community

• Daily routines and laws

• Future assignment choices

How does the discussion between Jonas and his parents help reveal the structure and control within the community, indicating the lack of freedom in Jonas’s society?

• It shows that community rules are strictly enforced, leaving little room for freedom.

• It implies that the community is open and flexible with its control.

• It suggests that conversations are casual and unregulated.

• It demonstrates that individual freedom is celebrated in the community.

Jonas's family participates in a daily ritual of sharing their feelings, which serves to _______________.

• maintain emotional harmony and social order.

• perform silent meditations to track their thoughts.

• engage in physical exercise sessions to stay fit.

• participate in a ritualistic dance ceremony for entertainment.

Jonas’s family reacts when he shares his feelings about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve by:

• They reassure him and attempt to allay his fears.

• They are indifferent to his feelings.

• They react with anger and criticism.

• They laugh at his concerns.

The community in The Giver emphasizes the use of "precision of language" to control its citizens. Which of the following best describes how this practice functions within the society?

• It restricts individual freedom and thought

• It encourages creative expression

• It fosters personal relationships

• It improves technical communication

Asher’s mistake with language affects him by ___________________.

• It isolates him and the community values strict adherence to language.

• It makes him more respected, indicating the community values creativity.

• It enhances his communication, showing the community values innovation.

• It has no significant effect on him, suggesting the community values individuality.

Jonas feels uneasy about his society’s rules regarding language because they _______________.

• They restrict true expression

• They enhance creativity

• They make communication clearer

• They are designed for efficiency