The Giver Trivia Pursuit

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    The name of the previous giver before Jonas was ____________

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Test your knowledge on Lois Lowry's 'The Giver' with questions about the Community, its rules, and characters.

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  • 2. 

    The previous Receiver was in training for _________ weeks

    Explanation
    The previous Receiver was in training for a duration of five weeks, as indicated by the answer "five" and "5".

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  • 3. 

    Jonas tossed away his __________ because he wants to feel again.

    Explanation
    Jonas tossed away his pills because he wants to feel again. This suggests that Jonas was taking medication that was suppressing his emotions or numbing his senses. By getting rid of the pills, Jonas is indicating his desire to experience emotions and sensations more fully.

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  • 4. 

    When the community has twins:

    • Both are given names and are celebrated

    • The one who has the darker eyes is released

    • The one who weighs less is released

    • Both are released

    Correct Answer
    A. The one who weighs less is released
    Explanation
    In this scenario, the community has a practice of releasing one of the twins based on two criteria: eye color and weight. The correct answer states that the twin who weighs less is released. This means that if one of the twins weighs less than the other, they will be set free. The passage does not mention anything about the eye color being a factor in determining which twin is released.

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  • 5. 

    All the families in the Community are missing __________.

    Correct Answer
    Grandparents
    Explanation
    The given answer, "Grandparents," suggests that all the families in the community are missing grandparents. This could mean that either the grandparents have passed away or they are not present in the community for some reason. The absence of grandparents can have various implications for the families, such as a lack of intergenerational support, guidance, and wisdom.

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  • 6. 

    The previous Receiver failed because she __________

    Correct Answer
    applied for release
    was released
    Explanation
    The previous Receiver failed because she applied for release, which means she requested to be released from her position. As a result, she was released, indicating that she was let go or removed from her role. This suggests that her request for release was granted, leading to her failure in continuing as the Receiver.

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  • 7. 

    Gabriel's fretfulness at night is distressing because:

    • He could be released

    • He could be assigned to another family

    • He could become a Laborer

    • He could not receive a bicycle

    Correct Answer
    A. He could be released
    Explanation
    Gabriel's fretfulness at night is distressing because he could be released. This implies that Gabriel is living in a state of uncertainty and fear, as being released could mean losing his current situation or being separated from his family. This uncertainty creates distress for Gabriel, as he is unsure of what his future holds and what consequences being released may bring.

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  • 8. 

    What does the Receiver gain, ultimately, from receiving all those memories?

    • Pride

    • Wisdom

    • Courage

    • Sympathy

    Correct Answer
    A. Wisdom
    Explanation
    The Receiver ultimately gains wisdom from receiving all those memories. This is because by experiencing the memories of the past, the Receiver is able to gain knowledge, understanding, and insight into the world and human nature. These memories provide the Receiver with a broader perspective and a deeper understanding of life, enabling them to make wiser decisions and navigate the complexities of their society.

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    Why doesn't the Community want the memories?

    • They don't want to get emotional

    • They don't want to be burdened and pained

    • They don't want any wisdom

    • They don't want to remember the old world

    Correct Answer
    A. They don't want to be burdened and pained
    Explanation
    The Community doesn't want the memories because they don't want to be burdened and pained. This suggests that the memories bring negative emotions and difficulties that the Community wants to avoid. By not having the memories, they can live a more controlled and stable life, free from the hardships and emotional turmoil that the memories may bring.

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