The Giver Chapter 1-6 Quiz

Questions and Answers

Why is Jonas frightened by the plane flying overhead?

It is against the rules for pilots to fly over the community.

Why are the children scolded for telling friends during the play that they have been released?

It is a grave insult, as being released is a terrible punishment.

Describe Jonas' family's evening ritual.

Each family member describes a feeling and explains why he/she had that feeling.

List all the reasons that a community member can be released.

Newchildren are released for not developing properly; elderly people are released in a celebration of their lives; and repeat offenders are released after the third transgression. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule about family units?

Each family unit must have two children: one male and one female. Signup and view all the answers

What words are used in this chapter to describe ordinary things?

Dwelling (house), tunic (shirt), play area (playground), newchild (infant), nurturer (teacher/babysitter), nightclothes (pajamas). Signup and view all the answers

When do newchildren turn one?

Every December. Signup and view all the answers

What rule does Jonas' father break? How does Jonas feel about this?

Jonas' father peeked at the Naming list. Jonas was surprised that his father would break a rule. Signup and view all the answers

How do family units get a second newchild?

A newchild is given to the family at the ceremony. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Nines at a Ceremony?

Nines receive a bicycle for the first time. Signup and view all the answers

Who is The Receiver?

The Receiver is the most important Elder in the community. Signup and view all the answers

What do Gabriel and Jonas have in common?

They both have pale eyes. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the life of a Birthmother.

Birthmothers receive wonderful food and gentle exercise periods. They play games and amuse themselves for three years. After three years (three births), they become Laborers. They never see their children. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Jonas as a result of his decision to take an apple?

He is the subject of an announcement which makes him feel remorse. He apologizes to the Director of Recreation the next morning. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the apple while Jonas is playing with it?

The apple changes in some odd way. The shape and size stay the same, but something about the apple changes. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas take the apple home?

He wants to try to get the apple to change again. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas have no idea about what his assignment will be?

Jonas has spent his volunteer hours at many different places. As a result, he is unsure of where he will be assigned. Signup and view all the answers

What tasks do Jonas, Asher, and Fiona perform?

They run the bath, help the old people into the tub, wash their bodies, and dry them. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule about nakedness?

No one may glimpse at another person's nakedness. The rule does not apply to newchildren or the Old. Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the release of the Old?

The person's life story is told. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Jonas' dream.

Jonas dreams that he is in a bathing room with Fiona. He has a bare chest. He wants Fiona to take off her clothes and get into the water. Jonas has a strong urge to bathe Fiona. Signup and view all the answers

What explanation does Jonas' mother give him about the dream?

Jonas' dream is the first sign of 'Stirrings'. Stirrings happen to everyone as they grow up. Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Stirrings?

People take pills every morning. Signup and view all the answers

Where do released members go?

They are sent Elsewhere and never return. Signup and view all the answers

What is special about Caleb?

Caleb is a replacement child. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Ceremony of Loss.

The entire community murmurs the child's name throughout the day. The repetitions get softer and less frequent until the community is silent and the child's name is never uttered again. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Murmur-of-Replacement Ceremony.

The name is repeated for the first time since the loss. It is repeated slowly and softly at first, then faster and with more volume. Signup and view all the answers

How are spouses chosen?

A Committee of Elders chooses the spouses for the people who apply for them. Signup and view all the answers

When do spouses get children?

After a match has been monitored for three years, couples may apply for a child. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 1

Jonas feels frightened by the plane because flying over the community is prohibited.
Children are reprimanded for discussing "release" as it signifies a severe punishment.
An evening ritual involves each family member sharing their feelings and reasons for those emotions.
Community members can be released due to improper development, age, or repeated rule violations.
Family units are mandated to consist of one boy and one girl.
Ordinary items are referred to in euphemistic terms (e.g., "newchild" for infant, "nurturer" for caregiver).

Chapter 2

Newchildren officially turn one during the December Ceremony.
Jonas discovers his father has peeked at the Naming list, making him uneasy about a broken rule.
Families receive a second newchild at the ceremonial event.

Chapter 3

Jonas and Gabriel share the distinctive characteristic of having pale eyes.
Birthmothers enjoy privileged conditions and do not see their children post-birth; they transition to Laborers after three births.
Jonas feels guilt after taking an apple and is publicly announced for it, leading to an apology the following day.
The apple undergoes a peculiar change while Jonas is playing, attracting his curiosity.
Jonas wants to investigate the apple’s change by bringing it home.

Chapter 4

Jonas is uncertain about his future assignment due to diverse volunteer experiences.
Jonas, Asher, and Fiona assist in bathing the elderly, involving tasks like washing and drying.
A rule prohibits anyone from seeing another's nakedness, applicable except for newchildren and the elderly.
During the release of the Old, a life history is presented to the community.

Chapter 5

Jonas dreams about bathing Fiona, which reflects his emerging feelings, considered the first sign of "Stirrings."
His mother explains that "Stirrings" are natural occurrences experienced by adolescents.
To manage "Stirrings," individuals take daily pills to suppress these feelings.

Chapter 6

Released members are sent "Elsewhere" and do not return to the community.
Caleb is noted as a replacement child for another who has been lost.
The Ceremony of Loss involves the community murmuring the name of a lost child until it fades into silence.
The Murmur-of-Replacement Ceremony recites the replacement name gradually, increasing in volume.
Spouses are selected through a process managed by a Committee of Elders.
Following a monitored match of three years, couples can apply for children.

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Test your knowledge on the first six chapters of 'The Giver'. This quiz covers key details and events, including Jonas' experiences and the community's rules. Perfect for reviewing and reinforcing your understanding of the novel's themes and characters.