The Giver – Chapter 2 Test

What special event is Jonas's family discussing at the beginning of Chapter 2?

• A holiday

• The Ceremony of Twelve

• A new assignment for Jonas’s father

• A family vacation

Why is the Ceremony of Twelve important?

• Children get to choose their future jobs

• It’s when children are allowed to vote

• Children are assigned their roles in the community

• It marks the start of adulthood

How does Jonas feel about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve?

• Excited and confident

• Nervous and unsure

• Angry and rebellious

• Indifferent

What does Jonas’s father say about his own assignment experience?

• He didn’t enjoy his job

• He was disappointed with his assignment

• He knew what his assignment would be before the ceremony

• He was surprised and happy with his assignment

What role does the Committee of Elders play in the Ceremony of Twelve?

• They entertain the children

• They choose assignments for the Elevens

• They give speeches about growing up

• They conduct physical exams

Why do the Elders observe the children before the Ceremony of Twelve?

• To assign them a role in the community

• To ensure they are healthy

• To prepare them for adulthood

• To select the best performers

What does the story suggest about how personal choice is handled in the community?

• Personal choice is highly valued and encouraged.

• Personal choice is restricted and controlled.

• Personal choice is irrelevant to the community.

• Personal choice is celebrated and rewarded.

Use each vocabulary word once to complete the sentence correctly. Jonas was very ______ during the ceremony, listening to every word.

• attentive

• distracted

• bored

• uninterested

Use each vocabulary word once to complete the sentence correctly. The ______ observed the children to determine their assignments.

• teacher

• student

• parent

• administrator

Use each vocabulary word once to complete the sentence correctly. His natural ______ for science made him a great candidate for the position.

• aptitude

• interest

• dislike

• aversion