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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What memory does the Giver give Jonas before he leaves on his journey?
(a) The memory of sitting on a hammock.
(b) The memory of walking on a beach.
(c) The memory of lying in the sunshine.
(d) The memory of climbing a mountain.

2. What does the Giver give Jonas when he asks about Fiona's hair?
(a) A test.
(b) A piece of writing.
(c) A pen.
(d) A book.

3. What does Jonas feel now as a result of his knowledge of the former Receiver and her failure?
(a) Pressure.
(b) Thrill.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Elation.

4. Who does Jonas discover is scheduled to be released the morning after the twins?
(a) Lily.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Asher.
(d) Larissa.

5. What action of defiance does Jonas take after he lies to his parents about understanding the word "love"?
(a) Jonas leaves the house to see The Giver.
(b) Jonas is rude to Gabriel.
(c) Jonas does not speak to his parents.
(d) Jonas does not take his pill.

6. What is Jonas's reaction when The Giver begs for forgiveness after he gives Jonas the war memory?
(a) He asks for forgiveness himself.
(b) He asks him to take back the memory.
(c) He forgives The Giver.
(d) He is shocked.

7. When can The Giver apply for release?
(a) After Jonas has been trained.
(b) During Jonas's training.
(c) When he has reached a certain age.
(d) When the Elders give him permission.

8. What happens to the landscape as Jonas rides upon it in Chapter 22?
(a) It rains and the roads became slippery.
(b) Tt changes and becomes difficult to ride on.
(c) It turns into vivid colors.
(d) It snows and Jonas cannot see.

9. What does Jonas suggest The Giver do so his load will not be so heavy?
(a) Visit the Department of Justice.
(b) Give his books to the House of Old.
(c) Stop seeing Jonas.
(d) Give Jonas painful memories.

10. What memories will The Giver transfer to Jonas to prepare him for his escape?
(a) Fear and joy.
(b) Skills and knowledge.
(c) Adventure and play.
(d) Courage and strength.

11. What does Jonas no longer care about as the journey gets progressively longer?
(a) The Giver.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Father.
(d) Himself.

12. What does Jonas ask The Giver to watch his Father do?
(a) Take Lily to school.
(b) Prepare dinner.
(c) Release one of the twins.
(d) Work as a nurturer.

13. What does Jonas first dream of after seeing The Giver?
(a) Snow.
(b) Rain.
(c) Sledding.
(d) Skiing.

14. What does Jonas hoard in preparation for his journey?
(a) Water.
(b) Books.
(c) Food.
(d) Pills.

15. What does Jonas beg for at the end of his receiving of the war memory?
(a) Food.
(b) Confort.
(c) Death.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Jonas watch take place right before his eyes during the memory of war?

2. What two items does Jonas take with him when he leaves the community?

3. What character does Jonas try to give an awareness of the color red to?

4. What emotion does Jonas experience when he receivs the memory of Christmas with family and friends?

5. What will happen if Jonas dies?

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