A Quiz On The Giver By Lois Lowry

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    What is Jonas selected for at the Ceremony of Twelve?

    • Recreation Manager
    • Receiver of Memory
    • Sanitation
    • None of the above
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Are you ready to take a quiz about The Giver By Lois Lowry? The Giver is an American young-adult dystopian novel written in 1993 by Lois Lowry. The story follows Jonas, a 12-years-old boy in a society that appears to be utopian in the beginning, but as the story progresses, it's revealed that it is dystopian. Well, that's enough for a formal description. Let's see if you know about the story or not. Just answer a few simple questions and test your knowledge. Can you answer all the questions? Make sure to read carefully before attempting any question. Have fun & good luck!

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  • 2. 

    What "something" does Jonas see when he looks at the apple and Fiona's hair?

    • The color blue

    • The color yellow

    • The color red

    • The color black

    Correct Answer
    A. The color red
    Explanation
    When Jonas looks at the apple and Fiona's hair, he sees the color red. This suggests that in Jonas's society, where everything is seen in black and white, the color red is significant and stands out. It symbolizes something different and unique, catching Jonas's attention and sparking his curiosity.

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  • 3. 

    What job does Jonas' father have?

    • Releaser

    • Educator

    • Nurturer

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Nurturer
    Explanation
    Jonas' father has the job of a nurturer. This is evident from the story "The Giver" where it is mentioned that Jonas' father is responsible for taking care of newborn babies and ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. He nurtures them until they are assigned to their respective families.

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  • 4. 

    Why does Jonas decide to leave the Community early?

    • He is afraid of being caught

    • Gabriel is going to be released

    • He doesn't trust the Giver anymore

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Gabriel is going to be released
    Explanation
    Jonas decides to leave the Community early because Gabriel, the baby he has grown attached to, is going to be released. Jonas realizes that "release" actually means to be killed, and he cannot bear the thought of Gabriel being harmed. This fear and concern for Gabriel's safety motivates Jonas to leave the Community and embark on a dangerous journey to find a better life for both of them.

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  • 5. 

    What is extraordinary about Gabriel's eyes?

    • They are light

    • They are dark

    • Nothing, they are just like everyone else's

    • They are yellow

    Correct Answer
    A. They are light
    Explanation
    Gabriel's eyes being light is extraordinary because most people's eyes are either dark or a shade of brown. Light-colored eyes, such as blue or green, are less common and therefore considered extraordinary.

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  • 6. 

    What do we learn about Rosemary, the previous Receiver?

    • She wasn't brave enough to receive memories

    • She was a witch

    • She was the Giver's daughter

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. She was the Giver's daughter
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "She was the Giver's daughter." This can be inferred from the information given in the question. It is stated that Rosemary was the previous Receiver, and since the current Receiver is Jonas, who is the Giver's successor, it can be concluded that Rosemary must have been the Giver's daughter.

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  • 7. 

    How does Jonas keep the planes from discovering him and Gabriel?

    • He transfers memories of cold

    • He transfers memories of animals

    • He transfers memories of heat

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. He transfers memories of cold
    Explanation
    Jonas keeps the planes from discovering him and Gabriel by transferring memories of cold to them. This helps to lower their body temperature, making them undetectable by the heat sensors used by the planes. By transferring these memories, Jonas is able to protect himself and Gabriel from being detected and captured.

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  • 8. 

    What decision does Jonas make after seeing the memory of "family"?

    • To stop taking his pills

    • To run away

    • To ask Fiona on a date

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. To stop taking his pills
    Explanation
    After seeing the memory of "family," Jonas decides to stop taking his pills. This decision is likely influenced by the fact that the memory of "family" shows him a deep and meaningful connection between people, something that is absent from his own society. By stopping the pills, Jonas is choosing to experience emotions and memories fully, which ultimately leads him to question the principles and rules of his community.

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  • 9. 

    What happens to Jonas's memories as he gets farther away from the Community?

    • They get stronger

    • They get brighter

    • They get weaker

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. They get weaker
    Explanation
    As Jonas gets farther away from the Community, his memories start to fade and become less vivid. This suggests that the distance from the Community has an impact on the strength of his memories. The weakening of his memories could be due to the lack of connection with the Community and the absence of the daily injections that help suppress emotions and memories. Without the constant reinforcement and manipulation from the Community, Jonas's memories gradually lose their intensity and significance.

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    The Giver's "sensing of beyond" came about in a different way from Jonas. What did the Giver first begin to sense?

    • Color

    • Love

    • Music

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Music
    Explanation
    The Giver first began to sense music. This is evident in the novel when he shares memories of music with Jonas. The Giver's ability to sense music is unique and different from Jonas, as Jonas only begins to experience music later in the story when he receives memories from the Giver. The Giver's sensing of music is significant as it represents a form of pleasure and emotion that has been stripped away from the society they live in.

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  • 11. 

    What is ironic about the job of Nurturer?

  • 12. 

    What are some examples of euphemisms used in the story? Why does the Community use euphemisms?

  • 13. 

    The Giver was supposed to give Jonas memories of bravery, courage, and strength. Do you think these memories would have helped Jonas? Do you think that Jonas has those abilities without the memories?

  • 14. 

    Jonas's parents say that the word "love" in "imprecise" and "obsolete". Why? Do you agree?

  • 15. 

    The Giver says to Jonas at one point, "It's the choosing that's important, isn't it?" Do you think choice is important? What are some instances where it is ok to have choice taken away?

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