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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which instruction impresses Jonas the most?
(a) Prohibited from Dream-telling.
(b) Being able to lie.
(c) Being exempt from rudeness.
(d) Not discussing the training with his parents or elders.

2. What is the second memory The Giver gives Jonas, and does not reveal the name of it?
(a) Sunshine.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Moonlight.
(d) Rain.

3. Information, including volunteer hours, is all housed in this building:
(a) The Hall of Open Records.
(b) The Department of Justice.
(c) The Nurturing Center.
(d) The House of the Old.

4. Roberto performed many functions in the Community. He was on the Planning Committee and he had a family, but he was most remembered for what position?
(a) Nurturer.
(b) Instructor of Elevens.
(c) Instructor of Twelves.
(d) Food Production.

5. What will Jonas have to do because he is late for class in Chapter 5?
(a) Stay after school.
(b) Take a pop quiz.
(c) Make a public apology.
(d) Write an essay.

6. What is Jonas's original number?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Twenty-three.
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Twenty-one.

7. The Ceremony of Twelve is when the children are assigned their life jobs. Who observes the child before placement?
(a) The Receiver.
(b) The Nurturers.
(c) The Elders.
(d) The Laborers.

8. What remedy is used to treat Jonas's new feelings from his dream in Chapter 5?
(a) A punishment.
(b) A comfort toy.
(c) A pill.
(d) A treat.

9. What memory sparks a feeling of dread in Jonas at the beginning of the novel?
(a) There is a release in Jonas's family.
(b) A jet flies over the community.
(c) Jonas lies to his teacher.
(d) Jonas disobeys his parents.

10. What is Gabriel's comfort object?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A walrus.
(c) A hippo.
(d) An elephant.

11. What is Jonas anticipating will take place at the Ceremony of Twelve?
(a) Graduation.
(b) A bicycle.
(c) A comfort toy.
(d) His assignment.

12. After the Ceremony of Twelves, what characteristic no longer matters?
(a) Skin tone.
(b) Age.
(c) Height.
(d) Weight.

13. What assignment does Madeline receive, which Jonas is glad he did not?
(a) Birthmother.
(b) Fish Hatchery Attendent.
(c) Nurturer.
(d) Food Production.

14. What does each family member need to sign that states they will not become too attached to Gabriel?
(a) A contract.
(b) A lease.
(c) A pledge.
(d) A license.

15. Seven's see the first sign of independence when they are given what article of clothing?
(a) Shoes that buckle.
(b) Long pants.
(c) Front buttoned jackets.
(d) A scarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Jonas have to take the pill?

2. When were the original numbers of the group at the Ceremony of Twelve given out?

3. What is the name of Jonas's best friend introduced in Chapter 1?

4. Which character does not talk to Jonas after the Ceremony?

5. How does Lily react to Mother tying her hair ribbons?

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