Great books often allow us to take a closer look at what we believe. Before we start reading The Giver,
take a few minutes to assess your opinions on the following statements. Please circle whether you
strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree with each statement. Give a brief justification for
your opinion.
Question 1
1.
Sometimes it is ok to lie. Specify: Strongly disagree, disagree, agree, strongly agree and state why you feel that way.
Question 2
2.
Memories play an important part of your life and who you are. Specifiy: Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree and state why you feel that way.
Question 3
3.
It is better to remain ignorant about some aspects of life. Specifiy: Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree and state why you feel that way.
Question 4
4.
In a perfect society, everyone is equal. Specifiy: Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree and state why you feel that way.
Question 5
5.
The government knows what's best for us. Specifiy: Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree and state why you feel that way.
Question 6
6.
Rules exist to help us live our lives properly. Specifiy: Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree and state why you feel that way.
Question 7
7.
It would much better for society if all negative memories were forgotten. Specifiy: Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree and state why you feel that way.
Question 8
8.
It is better to be part of a group than to be alone. Specifiy: Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree and state why you feel that way.