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Final Test for "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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What sets Gabriel, Jonas, and The Giver apart in the movie - this is different than in the book

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What is different about Fioana and Asher in the movie than in the book?

Match the following characters with the correct description or action.
Giver
assigned to be Receiver-in-Training
Fiona
works as a nurturer
Gabriel
works at the Department of Justice
Larissa
Jonas's younger sister
Lily
assigned to be Assistant Director of Recreation
Rosemary
assigned as caretaker of the old
Jonas
is in danger of being released
Mother
previous receiver-in-training
Father
lives at the House of the Old
Asher
holds the community's memories
The male infant may be released because he cannot sit up on schedule.
True
False
Each December the children get a year older and gain new privileges and responsibilities.
True
False
Citizens are encouraged to be as similiar to others as possible.
True
False
Citizens take a pill each day to make them stronger.
True
False
Newchildren are identified by a number before they are named.
True
False
The Receiver-in-Training will maintain his regular schedule and train after dinner each evening.
True
False
What must families do at dinner each evening?
tell the best and worst parts of their day
make plans for the next day
tell their feelings
bless the food
Which is NOT a reason that someone may be released?
as a reward
as a punishment
an infant that is not thriving
the elderly
What happens each December?
it snows
all children become a year older
everyone celebrates Christmas
everyone earns a holiday
What is the role of a Birthmother?
nurture newchildren
raise children until they receive an Assignment
gives birth three times, then performs hard labor the rest of her life
acts as a grandmother to the community
Which of the following is NOT provided for all citizens on the community?
food
a car
medication
a dwelling
Who decides each Twelve's assignment?
the Twelve him/herself
the Twelve's parents
The Giver
the Elders
To select a Receiver-in-Training
the community votes for an individual
the previous Receiver selects him/her
a person volunteers for the Assignment
the Elders meticulously observe the students
Which of the following is NOT a quality that the Receiver-in-Training must posess?
Integrity
Courage
Sense of humor
Capacity to See Beyond
Which of the following is NOT a quality that the Receiver-in-Training must posess?
Integrity
Courage
Sense of humor
Capacity to See Beyond
Which of the following is NOT a rule that Jonas must follow during training?
You may not lie
You may not participate in dream-telling
You may not apply for release
Do not discuss your training with anyone
What happened to the previous Receiver-in-Training
She became the Chief Elder
Her name designated Not-to-be-Spoken
She ran away from the community
She resigned as Receiver-in-Training to take another Assignment
What is the first memory Jonas receives?
the African savanna
war
a family at christmas
the sledding downhill
Which of the following was NOT eliminated when the community went to Sameness?
hills
colors
different types of food
weather patterns
Which is the first color Jonas can see?
blue
red
green
orange
Which of the following best describes Jonas' transmission of memory to Gabriel?
Jonas never intentionally transmits a memory to Gabriel
Jonas gives Gabriel a soothing memory to help him sleep
Jonas gives Gabriel a memory of an elephant
Jonas gives Gabriel a memory of hunger
Which of the Nurturer's standards has Gabriel NOT met?
a normal intelligence
sitting up alone
has six teeth
sleeping through the night
The Giver's favorite memory is of
walking on a beach
a family at Christmas
sledding downhill
sailing on a lake
Instead of seeing colors, The Giver first
heard pounding surf
saw glimpses of other communities
heard music
experienced different types of weather
How does Jonas originally plan to escape from the community?
in The Giver's vehicle
swim across the river
run across the bridge
hide in an airplane
Which of the following is NOT true?
Jonas protects Gabriel
Jonas misses the family unit
Jonas steals his Father's bike
Jonas wants The Giver to leave the community
How does the natural world change as Jonas and Gabriel get farther from the community?
Jonas and Gabriel enter a war zone
Jonas and Gabriel see animals and varied weather
Jonas and Gabriel enter a rain forest
Jonas and Gabriel see a large city
How does the dream telling scene with Jonas and his family impact the novel's plot?
Jonas remembers a strong feeling towards Fiona, and it makes him uncomfortable.
Since his dream was about Fiona, his parents now tell him about the Stirrings.
Jonas realizes "it's always better, less rude" to talk about things that were the same.
Jonas' family unit now knows about the memories and are able to experience them too
Read the following quotation from the Chief Elder:
"When he began to talk again, it was with greater precision. And now his lapses were very few. His corrections and apologies are very prompt. And his good humor is unfailing."

The author uses this passage mainly to
show the reader that Asher puts his best effort into his volunteer hours
provide a summary of Asher's early accomplishments
show the reader that use of the discipline wand helped to correct Asher's speaking problems.
Which quotation best demonstrates Jonas' frustration with Sameness?
"Why did the colors disappear?"
"We really have to protect people from wrong choices."
"I want to wake up in the morning and decide things."
The author mainly uses the incident of Jonas' painful sled memory
to show the reader that with Sameness, people didn't experience excruciating pain
so Jonas will understand why his rules do not allow pain medication
to show the reader that The Giver must release the pain memories one at a time
Which example most strongly demonstrates The Giver using his wisdom to help the Community?
"I knew that there had been times in the past when people destroyed others in haste, in fear, and had brought about their own destruction."
"I simply advised them against increasing the population."
"They prepared to shoot it down. But they sought my advice."
The author uses the "game of good guys and bad guys" event mainly to show the reader
that Jonas' friendships with Asher and Fiona will never be the same
how Jonas's friends enjoy an unscheduled holiday
that Jonas will never forget the memory of warfare
Jonas' father's sing-song voice when talking about Gabriel's release shows the reader that
Jonas' father is always cheerful, even when his job is unpleasant.
Jonas's father lacks the feelings to understand that release is a terrible act.
Jonas's father uses this voice to comfort Newchildren.
Which text example best shows how a new setting towards the end of the book impacts Jonas?
Soon there were many birds along the way, soaring overhead, calling.
When the aircraft searchers came, as they did occassionally, during the night as they rode, Jonas sped to the nearest bush or tree.
After a life of Sameness, he was awed by the suprises that lay beyond each curve of the road.
Which passage best reflects Jonas' determination to reach Elsewhere?
"We're almost there, Gabriel," he whispered, feeling quite certain without nowing why."
Jonas felt himself losing consciousness and with his whole being willed himself to stay upright atop the sled, clutching Gabriel, keeping him safe.
The top of the hill seemed so far away, and he did not know what lay beyond. But there was nothing left to do but continue.
Each statement represents a theme from the novel EXCEPT:
We should never take our friendships with others for granted.
When people have choices, they have to be prepared for the consequences of their choices.
With freedom comes risks
Memories should be valued because we gain wisdom from the past.
What does Jonas see (or think he sees) as he nears the bottom of the hill on the sled?
colored lights in the window of houses
search planes from his community
a child with a broken leg from a fall on a sled
The Giver waiting for him
Why does Jonas' original plan that he had created with The Giver not work out?
The Giver cancelled the meeting with him where he was planning to give him the memories of courage and strength
Jonas' parents started to become suspicious about him packing up items from the dwelling so he decided to leave early
The Giver's vehicle was not available so Jonas had to take his bicycle instead
Jonas learned that Gabriel was going to be released and decided he needed to take action sooner