The Giver Questions I Give Credit to Who Ever Made This Not Mine
The Giver
Chapters 1-2
Answer the following questions as completely as possible for full credit. Your responses should be in full sentences.
1. “It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened.” (p.1) This is the opening sentence of The Giver. What kind of picture does this produce in your mind? What feelings does this sentence create?
2. Explain the difference between feeling apprehensive and feeling frightened.
3. Jonas’ father is a nurturer. Explain the responsibilities of nurturers.
4. Describe how assignments are given.
5. Explain the changes an individual faces one they are “assigned.”
6. Define the word utopia. Give four negative society outcomes that are eliminated in Jonas’ community.
The Giver
Chapters 3-5
Answer the following questions as completely as possible for full credit. Your responses should be in full sentences.
1. Explain why you think there is no real need for mirrors in Jonas’ community.
2. Explain why Jonas wanted to take home the apple that he and Asher were playing with.
3. Using the Venn Diagram below compare and contrast Roberto and Edna’s release ceremonies. Create a larger one on the back if necessary.
4. Explain the purpose of chapter five. What point about the community is the author trying to get across to the reader?
The Giver
Chapters 6-8
Answer the following questions as completely as possible for full credit. Your responses should be in full sentences.
1. What conditions must Jonas’ family adhere to if Gabriel is to stay with them?
2. Explain the Matching of Spouses. Give reasons this would be a good idea and reasons this is not a good idea.
3. Write a summary of the main points for the Ceremony of Loss. Identify the replacement child from the novel.
4. Why do you think members of this
Chapters 1-2
Answer the following questions as completely as possible for full credit. Your responses should be in full sentences.
1. “It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened.” (p.1) This is the opening sentence of The Giver. What kind of picture does this produce in your mind? What feelings does this sentence create?
2. Explain the difference between feeling apprehensive and feeling frightened.
3. Jonas’ father is a nurturer. Explain the responsibilities of nurturers.
4. Describe how assignments are given.
5. Explain the changes an individual faces one they are “assigned.”
6. Define the word utopia. Give four negative society outcomes that are eliminated in Jonas’ community.
The Giver
Chapters 3-5
Answer the following questions as completely as possible for full credit. Your responses should be in full sentences.
1. Explain why you think there is no real need for mirrors in Jonas’ community.
2. Explain why Jonas wanted to take home the apple that he and Asher were playing with.
3. Using the Venn Diagram below compare and contrast Roberto and Edna’s release ceremonies. Create a larger one on the back if necessary.
4. Explain the purpose of chapter five. What point about the community is the author trying to get across to the reader?
The Giver
Chapters 6-8
Answer the following questions as completely as possible for full credit. Your responses should be in full sentences.
1. What conditions must Jonas’ family adhere to if Gabriel is to stay with them?
2. Explain the Matching of Spouses. Give reasons this would be a good idea and reasons this is not a good idea.
3. Write a summary of the main points for the Ceremony of Loss. Identify the replacement child from the novel.
4. Why do you think members of this