Understanding Jonas's Community Dynamics

In Chapter 1 of 'The Giver', we meet Jonas, an observant and thoughtful 11-year-old living in a highly regulated community. As December approaches, Jonas feels frightened, recalling a past incident involving a pilot's accidental flyover. The community's strict rules and rituals, such as the Ceremony of Twelve, are highlighted. During a family sharing session, concerns about a new child's release and community rules are discussed. The chapter ends with unsettling details suggesting the community may not be as perfect as it seems.

What is Jonas's personality like at the beginning of the story?

• Angry and resentful

• Rebellious and adventurous

• Observant and thoughtful

• Careless and indifferent

What event caused Jonas to feel frightened a year before the story begins?

• A stranger entering the community

• A fire breaking out in the community

• A pilot flying over the community

• A storm hitting the community

How did the community react to the pilot flying over?

• They were confused

• They took shelter

• They celebrated it

• They ignored it

What significant event is Jonas anticipating?

• His first day of school

• His sister's birthday

• His Ceremony of Twelve

• His family's vacation

What does Jonas plan to discuss with his parents?

• His plans to travel

• His favorite book

• His feelings about the Ceremony of Twelve

• His new job

What is the purpose of the family's sharing of feelings ritual?

• To share secrets

• To plan the next day

• To process daily events

• To assign chores

Why is Jonas's father concerned about a new child?

• The child is too quiet

• The child is not thriving

• The child is too loud

• The child is too active

What job does Jonas's father have?

• Teacher

• Pilot

• Nurturer

• Justice Department worker

What does Lily express anger about during the sharing session?

• Her brother Jonas

• Her school teacher

• A boy from another community

• Her pet dog

What is the mother's concern regarding a second-time offender?

• He might become a teacher

• He might not change his ways

• He might leave the community

• He might become a leader