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Study Guide: The Giver: Quiz

The Giver Quiz

In the first chapter, why is the pilot released from the community?
He was a spy from Elsewhere.: 4 votes (5.13%)
He failed to deliver his cargo on time.: 8 votes (10.26%)
He misread his navigational instructions and frightened the community.: 62 votes (79.49%)
He crashed his plane.: 4 votes (5.13%)
Total Votes: 78
Why does Jonas’ mother discourage Lily from becoming a Birthmother?
Giving birth is dangerous, and Lily might die from the complications.: 6 votes (7.41%)
Birthmothers are very lazy and never get anything done.: 1 votes (1.23%)
The position holds very little honor in the society.: 71 votes (87.65%)
The society is overpopulated.: 3 votes (3.7%)
Total Votes: 81
Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the audience at the Ceremony of Twelve?
She is about to tell them that Jonas will be released.: 3 votes (5%)
She has caused them anxiety about Jonas’s Assignment.: 50 votes (83.33%)
She knows they are disappointed with their children’s Assignments.: 4 votes (6.67%)
She has used offensive, imprecise language with them.: 3 votes (5%)
Total Votes: 60
Which of the following was not written on Jonas’ Assignment sheet?
You are permitted to lie.: 4 votes (6.15%)
You are not permitted to apply for release.: 5 votes (7.69%)
You are not permitted to apply for a spouse.: 47 votes (72.31%)
You don't have to obey rules governing rudeness.: 9 votes (13.85%)
Total Votes: 65
What method does the Giver use to train Jonas?
He places his hands on Jonas’s bare back and gives him memories.: 47 votes (85.45%)
He teaches Jonas to read novels with a critical eye.: 0 votes (0%)
He takes Jonas to a place where he can experience real sunburns and other things.: 5 votes (9.09%)
He shows Jonas videos of events that happened in the distant past.: 3 votes (5.45%)
Total Votes: 55
What is the first memory Jonas receives?
A ride on a sled through falling snow: 43 votes (84.31%)
A sunburn: 3 votes (5.88%)
A family Christmas: 2 votes (3.92%)
A ride on a sled resulting in a broken leg: 3 votes (5.88%)
Total Votes: 51
What was the name of the failed Receiver who was chosen ten years ago?
Michael: 7 votes (12.07%)
Lily: 0 votes (0%)
Rosemary: 51 votes (87.93%)
Gabriel: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 58
Why is Jonas not permitted to apply for release?
If Jonas left the community, all the valuable time and money spent on his training would be wasted.: 5 votes (8.47%)
If Jonas left the community, all of the Committee of Elders would die of broken hearts because they love him so much.: 1 votes (1.69%)
f Jonas left the community, all the memories he had accumulated would enter the minds of the citizens and: 53 votes (89.83%)
If Jonas left, the Giver would be lonely.: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 59
How does Jonas help the newchild Gabriel go to sleep?
He transmits memories of lullabies and soft beds: 13 votes (24.53%)
He tells him bedtime stories: 5 votes (9.43%)
He injects him with a mild sleeping drug: 2 votes (3.77%)
He transmits memories of peaceful sails on a lake: 33 votes (62.26%)
Total Votes: 53
Why do Jonas’ parents refuse to tell him that they love him?
They think that Jonas will feel smothered by their love.: 1 votes (1.79%)
They think love is an obsolete word with no meaning.: 53 votes (94.64%)
They secretly hate him.: 1 votes (1.79%)
That is the Giver's job now.: 1 votes (1.79%)
Total Votes: 56

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