The Giver Study Guide

1. At the beginning of the novel, what flew over the community?

• A. a blimp
• B a plane
• C an eagle

2. The Giver could be described as which literary genre?

• A science fiction
• B nonfiction
• C historical fiction

3. During which month did the Ceremony of Twelve take place?

• A April
• B September
• C December

4. What is the name of the baby Father took home?

• A Gabriel
• B Abe
• C Matthew

5. What is Father's job?

• A Doctor
• B Giver
• C Nurturer

6. Why was Jonas most worried about the Ceremony of Twelve?

• A He didn't want to be separated from his friends.
• B He was scared the Elders would give him the wrong job.
• C He didn't want to grow up.

7. What was the FIRST thing that Jonas saw change?

• A An apple
• B Fiona's hair
• C A tree

8. Who are Jonas’s friends?

• A Asher and Francis
• B Ashten and Fiona
• C Asher and Fiona

9. At what age are children given a name?

• A 1
• B 5
• C 12

10. What happens when Lily becomes an Eight?

• A She is given her first bike.
• B She gets her first assignment.
• C She gets small buttons and pockets.