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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen Gabe saw a _____, he thought it was a plane.dragonflyinsectbirdbutterfly
- 2. Multiple Choice
When fleeing to elsewhere, the weather turned...
very hot
warm and sunny
snowy
humid and muggy
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhen Jonas reached the top of the hill, he _____fell to the ground, too tired to go any furtherremembered being in this place beforesaw nothing but more hills and valleyssaw only endless mountains before him
- 4. Multiple Choice
Jonas found a ___________ at the top of the hill.
coat
blanket
bike
sled
- 5. Multiple ChoiceRead the first sentence from The Giver.
"It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened."
This sentence is a foreshadowing to which of the following events?The near capture of Jonas and Gabe when the plane flew over with the heat sensorsThe last scene in the book in which it is a snowy December and Jonas is endlessly riding the bike afraid of the unknownJonas's escape from the communitythe Christmas scene and music Jonas hears as he is riding the sled down the hill - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Jonas no longer care about as the journey gets progressively longer?Father.Himself.Gabriel.The Giver.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy does The Giver not go with Jonas to Elsewhere? Choose the best answer.He wants to save his spouse.He is still upset about Rosemary's release and wants to revenge her death.He's too oldHe feels like he needs to stay behind and help the Community with the memories that will be released.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened to Jonas as he climbed the hill that inspired him to continue? Choose the best answer.The snow finally stopped falling and the sun came out.He realized he had his own personal memories of joy.He saw a bush full of berries.Gabriel told Jonas he loved him.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Jonas believe he hears on his way down the hill?WolvesWar planes overheadMusicHis parents calling his name
- 10. Multiple ChoiceDuring the fall, Jonaslost Gabe in the snowtwisted his anklegot a flat tire on the bikesaid a swear word
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe effect of Gabe crying at the Nurturing Center during the night Jonas stayed with the Giver washis scheduled releasethat Jonas's father lies to him about how pleasant his day wasGabe will receive his name in the Naming Ceremonythe Giver is able to give the boys a hurried good-bye
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened the night Jonas stayed with the Giver?The elders came looking for JonasLily was scared and slept with her parentsGabriel cried all night longJonas's parents were upset because he didn't come home
- 13. Multiple ChoiceRosemary wasthe first child of Jonas's parentsthe Giver's daughterthe daughter of the Chief Elderthe ice cream lady
- 14. Multiple Choice
The escape was supposed to take place
the day after Jonas turned 15
Sunday
the day of the Ceremony
during the middle of the night
- 15. Multiple Choice
What was the first step in the plan to escape?
The Giver would collect clothes
Jonas would start taking food
The Giver would give Jonas memories of strength and courage
Jonas would tell his parents
- 16. Multiple Choice
Jonas's first ability to go beyond was to see color. The Giver's first ability to go beyond was...
the ability to taste sweet food
the ability hear music
the ability to smell
the ability to see ghosts from the past
- 17. Multiple ChoiceOne physical feature of the Giver istalldark skinpale eyesred hair
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat plan did Jonas and the Giver work out?for the Giver to try to change the rulesfor the Giver and Jonas to start telling their memories to the people of the communityfor Jonas to talk to the Elders about Releasefor Jonas to escape
- 19. Multiple Choice
Why did release not upset Fiona?
She didn't understand love and emotions
She did not know what release was
She was told the older people just moved to another community
She would not know what it was with her job as Caretaker for the Old
- 20. Multiple Choice
What was Jonas's reaction to watching the release ceremony?
He wanted to confront his father
He didn't want to go home
He wanted to be released
He wanted to break in to the Nurturing Center and save the infant
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe people in the community searched for Jonas bycarhelicopterplanebicycle
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which event is the climax (turning point) of The Giver?
Jonas learns that Rosemary is the Giver's daughter
When the plane approaches, Jonas must hide and use his memory of snow and cold to keep the heat-seeking device from detecting him
Jonas finds out about the release and must move up his plans to escape the community
After many days of traveling, Jonas transmits peaceful memories to Gabe to help him sleep
- 23. Multiple Choice3. Soon after leaving the community, Jonas's biggest fear was -----.that he would get lostthat he would run out of foodthat he could not go backthat he would freeze to death
- 24. Multiple ChoiceJonas had to begin walking becausehis ankle was too sore to pedal the bicyclethe tire went flat on the bicyclethe snow was too deep to ride the bicycle throughhe was too tired to pedal the bike up the steep hill
- 25. Multiple Choice
What did Jonas see ahead of him?
a village
a house with a Christmas tree
a family having a birthday party
a snowman
- 26. Multiple ChoiceHow does the book end?Jonas felt wanted and lovedJonas felt lost and afraidJonas felt cold and near deathJonas had no hope of ever finding a place to call home
- 27. Multiple Choice
What will essentially happen if Jonas leaves the community? Choose the best answer.
The community will rid themselves of Jonas's family.
The community will kill The Giver.
The community will be forced to bear the memories.
The community will war against each other.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Why is music not allowed in the Community? Choose the best answer.
The Elders don't like music
Music is loud/ disorganized
Music always makes you feel emotion
Sameness. The Elders did not want people to be divided on their different types of music preferences
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhy did The Giver and Jonas decide to come up with a plan to have Jonas's memories released? Choose the best answer.They wanted to bring change to the Community.They were tired of the way people treated human life.They wanted to be able to celebrate ChristmasThey wanted to experience sunshine.
- 30. Multiple Choice"Jonas felt a ripping sensation inside of himself, the feeling of terrible pain clawing its way forward to emerge in a cry."
This is an example of what type of figurative language?HyperboleMetaphorSimilePersonification - 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Jonas realize is the most important part of life?
Choose the best answer.Telling the truth at all costs.RelationshipsFaithHappiness - 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the warmth of the sunshine memory transmitted from Jonas to Gabe symbolize?
Choose the best answer.HopeLoveHeatRegret about leaving the Community - 33. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Jonas horrified during the smaller twin's release?He realized his father had lied to himHe realized his father was a "murderer"He realized that his community wasn't as perfect as he thought it wasAll of these options are correct
- 34. Multiple Choice
What happened during the release of the smaller twin?
He was sent to Elsewhere
Jonas' father decided to keep him for his family
He was injected in the forehead with poison and died
He was deprived of oxygen and died by falling asleep
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened to Rosemary?She asked to be releasedShe went ElsewhereShe escaped the communityShe drowned in the river
- 36. Multiple ChoiceHow will the Giver explain Jonas' absence from the December Ceremonies?Jonas chose to release himselfJonas is running errands for the GiverJonas drowned in the riverJonas stole the Giver's car and is driving to Elsewhere
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the last Receiver fail?She wanted to have a family.She upset the community.She could not handle the good and bad memories.She was not happy to do her job.
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhere are recordings of all ceremonies stored?Hall of Closed RecordsHall of Open RecordsDepartment of JusticeThe Annex
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of memories does the Giver plan to transfer to Jonas to help him with their plan?SailboatsBicyclesStrength and courageWar and hatred
- 40. Multiple Choice
Why did Jonas have to flee the community earlier than was planned?
Jonas begins to accidentally give the memories away
Jonas was not able to act like nothing was wrong around his family
the Giver's attendant overheard their plan because they forgot to turn off the speaker
he found out Gabe was being released the next morning
- 41. Multiple Choice
Why did Jonas's decision to stay overnight with the Giver contribute to the decision to release Gabe?
Without Jonas, Gabe cried all night long at the Nurturing Center
Without Jonas, Gabe wouldn't eat anything
He was underweight at his checkup
Jonas's mother was sick of all the crying
- 42. Multiple Choice
What happens at both the beginning and end of the novel?
Jonas sees red
planes fly over the community
a receiver asked to be released
a new child is released
- 43. Multiple Choice
Why is it ironic (opposite of what we'd expect) that Gabe's caretakers are called Nurturers?
because they release more children than they care for
Jonas "nurtures" Gabe better than they do
because they don't actually provide him with love and nurturing necessary for full development
they only work at night
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is evidence to support the novel's theme: human relationships are powerful and necessary?
Asher is chosen as Assistant Director of Recreation
Fiona loves Jonas despite taking the pills
Jonas's parents are perfectly matched for each other
Gabe cries all the time because he doesn't feel love from the nurturers
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which event is Lois Lowry introducing Science Fiction into the text?
the community members ride bicycles
Jonas can alter his body temperature through the memory of warmth
planes fly after Jonas
Jonas can see colors
- 46. Multiple Choice
Why is Jonas's method of nurturing Gabe more effective than the method of the Nurturers?
Gabe can feel the animosity of the Nurtuers/ Jonas's mother
Jonas spends time with Gabe at night at the Nurturers don't see the children at night
Jonas helps Gabe grow physically and not just emotionally.
Jonas helps Gabe grow emotionally and not just physically.
- 47. Multiple Choice
The ending of The Giver is ambiguous (unclear/ open to multiple interpretations).
True
False
- 48. Multiple Choice
Jonas's experience of snow is ambiguous (unclear/ open to multiple interpretations) because the reader isn't sure if the snow is real or a figment of his imagination.
True
False
- 49. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is evidence of the novel's theme "memories of the past are important"?
without the Giver, the community would not know how to deal with new situations
without memories of the past, no one can gain wisdom about what to do in the future
without memories of the past, the community members are happy
without memories of the past, The Giver would be out of a job
- 50. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a possible theme based on events in the novel, including the fact that Jonas wants to be able to decide the color of his tunic?
Jonas cares about frivilous things
there is a relationship between pain and pleasure
individuality is not important to humans
individuality is important to humans
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