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The Giver Final Test
English The Giver
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dreadful, horrible (adj) | Grim |
| Can be felt or touched(adj) | Palpable |
| Jonas | main character; the Receiver-in-training |
| asher | Jonas’s best friend, Assistant Director of Recreation |
| Fiona | Jonas’s friend, assigned to House of the Old |
| Mother | Jonas’s mom, works as a judge |
| Father | Jonas’s dad, a nurturer of newchildren |
| Lily | Jonas’s sister, a nine |
| Gabriel | a new child who lives with Jonas’s family |
| Rosemary | previous receiver; the Giver’s daughter |
| The Giver | keeper and transferee of all memories (actually the Receiver) |
| to feel troubled or uneasy (v) | fret |
| a natural ability or talent (n) | aptitude |
| to verbally correct; to reprimand( v) | chastise |
| a person or thing that annoys you (n) | nuisance |
| Weak or sickly (adj) | frail |
| a violation of a law (n) | infraction |
| a person’s usual mood or attitude (n) | disposition |
| a release from planned punishment (n) | reprieve |
| widespread respect or admiration(n) | prestige |
| showing great knowledge or insight (adj) | profound |
| adding or doing something gradually (adj) | piecemeal |
| lively and confident, carefree (adj) | jaunty |
| of the highest degree, amount or intensity (n) | utmost |
| out-of-date or extinct (adj) | obsolete |
| With attention to detail (adj) | meticulous |
| to relieve or soothe (v) | assuage |
| slaughter, massacre (n) | carnage |
| spread throughout (v) | permeated |
| container (n) | receptacle |
| tight (adj) | taut |
| watchful, observant (adj) | vigilant |
| difficult to detect; not immediately obvious (adj) | subtle |
| lack of energy or enthusiasm (n) | lethargy |
| What do you think of Jonas’s community? What words might you use to describe it? Give reasons for your answers. | The community has no choices or options. Some words to describe it are different, controlling, and sameness. |
| What rules and punishments are used in Jonas’s society? How does Jonas feel about the rules? | Some of the rules are that there is no bragging, no personal questions, the use of formal apologies and curfews. The strongest punishment is release. Jonas followed the rules but did not agree with some of them; however, he would never question them. |
| Why is Jonas so careful about language? How important is it to choose just the right words in our society? Explain your answer. | Precise language is conditioned into those of the community from birth. Children are taught not to use certain words and to always use correct words so as not to cause confusion or hurt. We use correct words for similar reasons, but not to same extents. |
| There are two instances of rule-breaking in this chapter. Consider each one. Do you feel the punishment was justified? Explain your reasoning. | the two rules broken in this chapter are that father looked at the naming list to find Gabe’s name and most older siblings taught their younger siblings to ride bicycles before it was time. There is not a punishment for either of these broken rules. |
| why were the rules “very hard to change”? | Any rule change had to first go to the Receiver before it could be considered for alterations. Based on the Giver’s advice, the Elders would vote whether or not to change a rule |
| What is so important about the Ceremony of Twelve? | this ceremony is where “Twelves” receive their life assignments/jobs. |
| To what extent are people all the same in this society? How are differences treated? | people in this society are very similar. They are grouped by age and treated accordingly in the way they dress and the gifts/rewards they receive at certain times. IF there are differences, they are not talked about because that would be against the rules |
| why do you think mirrors were “”rare” | there is no need for mirrors because of the “sameness” rules. Also, after reading the book, readers know there is no color, etc. so appearance is not important |
| What is a birth mother? How is this different from the concept of mothering in our world? | A birth mother is a female whose assignment it is to give birth to three children then become a common laborer. This is different from mothering in our world because there is no emotional attachment in the novel’s community. |
| What does the colorless shade of the tunics and the apple tell you about the people in this book? | the people in this community are conditioned not to see color |
| in what areas of life do the members of the community have free choice? What areas of their lives are tightly controlled? | a person can choose where to do volunteer hours, when to apply for a spouse, and when to apply for children. Everything else is widely controlled. |
| What advantages and disadvantages does Jonas see in the way he decides to spend his volunteer hours? | Jonas is glad he gets to choose his volunteer hours, but not focusing on one job left him wondering about his future and his assignment/job. |
| what similarities are there between the new children and the old? | Both groups are taken care of by others. Both groups are at risk of release. |
| Why do you think “stirrings” are treated with pills in this community? | Emotions would be attached to stirrings, and emotions aren’t allowed in this community. |
| Why are the rules always printed in capital letters | capital letters are used for emphasis. The rules are probably the most important aspect of the community, so it is not surprising they would be emphasized. |
| Why according to the narrator would it have been sad if they had to release Gabriel? | Gabriel (any release really) would represent failure and sadness in the community |
| what is interdependence? | Interdependence is the dependence of two or more things/people on each other. |
| Does the community’s explanation of the difference between release and loss make sense to you | no. Release seems to be a time of celebration while loss is dealt with in a sad way. |
| What does the story of Asher’s mistakes at the age of three show you about the community? | Asher was hit (smacked) with a discipline wand when he accidentally used the word “smack instead of snack. The community obviously takes precision of language very seriously |
| what does Jonas notice that is unusual about The Receiver? | He Notifies the Receiver has pale eyes (like him) and is someone who he has never really see in the community before. |
| Ten years before, the Committee of Elders failed in their selection of a Receiver. What else happened ten years before? In what way might the two events be connected? | In addition to the failure of the Receiver, her release caused the memories she had received to go back to the community, causing confusion. |
| Jonas cannot understand how someone would have trouble fitting into his community-which achieves order by enforcing sameness. How does the sameness in the community also create unity? | sameness creates unity because people don’t have to struggle with differences or feel left out. |
| how do people start to treat Jonas now that he is the new Receiver? | he is treated as if he is special. He is obviously respected. |
| Why is Jonas puzzled by the rules he was given for training | he only had one sheet of rules, while his companions had entire files. He also thought it was strange he could now lie and was exempt from rudeness. |
| If the community believes that everyone must use precise language because it is important to be truthful in the society, what could be the reasons behind Jonas’s rules? | Jonas isn’t allowed to talk about his job or training. |
| what does Jonas find strange about the Receiver’s dwelling | Jonas is bothered that the door is locked. He is also shocked that there are so many books and notices the Receiver’s furniture is unique and nicer than what is in the dwelling. Also it is strange that Giver turns off the speakers during their sessions. |
| why is the Giver allowed to have many books while the other members of the community are only allowed three? How are books and memory related? | They contain history and literature. Both of these types of books are related to memories needed to make decisions for the community. Studying history and literature enables him to give advice about the past, to understand emotions and relationships |
| How does the Giver transmit memories to Jonas? | Jonas lies face down, and the giver transmits memories by placing his hand on Jonas’s back. |
| Why does Jonas have no concept of pain? | because the community lacks weather differences or any dangerous activities, there has been no chance for Jonas to feel serious pain. When he has felt pain, he is allowed medication. Also, there are no emotions here so emotional pain is non-existent |
| Why does the Giver say “to have memories is a burden”? How does it ease the burden of the Giver to transmit memories to Jonas? | The memories contain all sorts of emotions, including pain. By transmitting memories, the Giver is giving the pain to Jonas. |
| How does Jonas’s answer to his mother’s question about his sleep and dreams reveal a change in him? | Jonas begins to lie about dreaming and does not share his dreams with his family. Before the became the Receiver-in-Training, he was not allowed to lie. |
| In Chapter 12, The Giver revealed that he agreed with Jonas about Sameness. Which of his statements in this chapter show his dislike of Sameness? Which statements seem to state the opposite view? Explain your answers. | The Giver agrees that having individuality might be a positive thing, but the ability to make choices would confuse/hurt the community |
| when children grow up into adults, what happens to their parents in Jonas’s world? Why? | Once children are grown and considered adults, parents go live with the childless adults. There is no more contact with the original family unit. This is because the parents no longer have obligation to their children. There are no relationships anymore |
| How does The Giver help Jonas come to terms with the meaning of pain? How does Jonas change as he experiences more pain? | Jonas’s first experience with pain is from the memory of a sunburn. As he experiences more pain, he becomes accustomed to the experiences and has a better understanding of why some things do and don’t happen in his world. |
| How did Jonas give Gabriel a happy memory? | He places his hands on the baby’s back and gives him happy memories |
| How is Jonas now a Giver | He gives Gabe memories. He also attempts to give memories to Lily and Asher. |
| How does Jonas help The Giver in this chapter? | He allows the Giver to give him some of the pain |
| How does Jonas learn of love? | The Giver gives him a memory of Christmas with an extended family (grandparents, etc.) |
| What clues help you infer what the unnamed celebration was? | the lights, tree, and presents. |
| What provokes Jonas’s first lie to his parents | Jonas asks his parents if they love him. They are shocked and ask if he understands the need for precise language. Jonas lies and says he does. |
| How are Jonas’s feelings different form his family’s feelings | Jonas has been given emotions through his training with the Giver. He understands things like happiness, sadness, love, etc. His family has no understanding of these emotions. |
| How is Jonas’s reaction to the children’s game of war a turning point in Jonas’s experiences? | Jonas has experienced the memory and pain of war, so he understands it is not anything to be made fun of |
| What does the father’s certainty about the birthday of the twins reveal about how births are handles in the community? | Births are not celebrated in Jonas’s community. They are just another part of the community’s routine. It is done in a matter-of-fact way. His father nor anyone else in the community thinks nothing about having to release one of the twins. |
| Who was Rosemary and what happened to her? | Rosemary was the Receiver-in-Training who had failed ten years ago. She requested release. She was also the Giver’s daughter. |
| Contrast The Giver’s feeling for Jonas with mother’s and father’s feelings for Jonas | The Giver loves Jonas. Jonas calls the Giver his “best friends” Mother and father do not understand the emotion of parental love. They tell him they are “proud” of his accomplishments, but there is no real parental love attached to the relationship. |
| Why is the Receiver’s job so important in the community? What would happen if The Giver should die? | His job is to hold ALL the memories, (from everywhere) If he were to die, the novel says the memories would go back into the community. This would cause confusion and chaos because have never experiences anything like the memories. |
| what shocked Jonas when he viewed his father releasing one of the newborn twins? | Jonas is shocked to realize that “releasing” is actually murder. He is also shocked that his father doesn’t make the bay all “warm and comfortable” as he had stated. |
| What did Jonas learn about the community’s prohibition (rule) against lying | Seeing his father in a lie makes him realize that some people in the community break that particular rule |
| How did the Giver and Jonas plan to change the society in the book? | Jonas will leave the community. When he does, the memories will be released back into the community. The Giver will stay and help the community deal with memories, hopefully changing the way the community works. |
| Why did The Giver decide to stay behind to help the community | The community would not know what to do with the memories without his help |
| Why does Jonas feel that he must leave earlier than planned? | He finds out Gabriel is due to be released. Jonas wants to save Gabe’s life. |
| What would have happened to Jonas and Gabe if the searchers caught them? | Gabe would definitely be released. Jonas might be dealt with easier because he holds the memories, but the punishment would be harsh. |
| What new things, images, and feelings do Jonas and Gabe experience in this chapter? | animals, weather, hills, hunger |
| why does the book say, “he had made the wrong choice but a few lines later it says “there had never really been a choice”? | because of the weather and hunger, Jonas wonders if he had made the right choice in leaving; however he knows he had no choice because staying would have meant Gabriel’s release. |
| What could have brought Jonas to the point where he could cry for Gabriel but not for himself? | Jonas’s act toward Gabe was an act of selfless love. He cried for Gabriel because he no longer cared for himself. |
| How does the content of Jonas’s memories change as he approaches the summit of the hill? | Jonas looses the memories as he moves away from the community |
| What does it mean that Jonas found a memory of his own? | It’s as if the memory is his own. He knows what is ahead. |
| What questions did the author leave unanswered at the end of the book? | The author does not make it clear if Jonas and Gabriel survive. |
Created by:
Emmalyn Cruse
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