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The Giver Test
The Giver Test
Directions: Read each character description. In the list below, find the character who matches the description.
Write the letter of the character in the space next to the description number. You will use each name only once.
______ 6. The boy chosen to become the next Receiver of Memory. f. Lily
______ 7. The worker in the justice department who brings papers home. g. Chief Elder
______ 10. The bearded man with pale eyes. j. Jonass father
Part 2: Fill-in
Directions: Write one or two words in each blank to make each statement true. Use the word bank below.
Word Bank
2. At the top of the hill, Jonas recognizes the scene, clings to Gabe, and mounts the ______________________.
3. At each session, the Givers touch on the skin of Jonass ___________________ transfers experiences and
events.
4. Jonas plans to hide his _______________________ in the bushes and depart with the Giver.
8. Fiona admits to Jonas that administrators use a _______________________ to control the Old.
10. The Chief Elder skips number _______________________ and continues to 50.
Directions: For each question, write the letter of the correct answer in the blanks provided.
A. pale
B. brown
C. green
D. grey
A. a book
B. an apple
C. a bicycle
D. a shirt
A. sunburn
B. broken leg
C. heartbreak
D. frostbite
______ 8. What reason does the Giver give for members of the community not being allowed to make their own
choices?
______ 10. What word is considered too general and therefore not used in the community?
A. dislike
B. proud
C. enjoy
D. love
______ 11. Why does the Giver have to stay in the community even though Jonas leaves?
A. Emma Katherine
B. Lily
C. Fiona
D. Rosemary
______ 13. As Jonas approaches Elsewhere, what does he hear in the distance?
A. a child crying
B. laughter
C. a baby screaming
D. music
______ 14. What do members of the community have to take for Stirrings?
______ 16. What vehicle does Jonas use down the last hill of his journey?
A. scooter
B. bicycle
C. sled
D. car
______ 17. After being given his Assignment, what is Jonas allowed to do that other members of the community
are not?
A. lie
B. steal
C. cheat
D. kill
A. Receiver of Memory
B. Nurturer
C. Birthmother
D. Director of Recreation
A. Gertrude Stein
B. Lois Lowry
C. Stephanie Meyer
D. Ali Rabren
Part 4: Discussion
Directions: Answer the following discussion questions in complete sentences. That means no sentence
fragments, run-ons, or commas splices! Use the space provided. (I expect you to fill up the whole space!)
1. Based on your experience creating a utopia and your knowledge of Jonass community in The Giver, do
you think it is possible to create a utopia? Why or why not?
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2. Using examples from The Giver as well as your own life experience, why do you think it is important to
remember the past?
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