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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jonas says he feels frightened in the beginning of the novel, then he changes his mind and replaces the name of his feeling with what word?
(a) Trepidation.
(b) Peril.
(c) Apprehension.
(d) Fear.

2. In which Ceremony are children named?
(a) The Ceremony of Tens.
(b) The Ceremony of Ones.
(c) The Birth Ceremony.
(d) The Name Ceremony.

3. As Jonas is preparing for bed, he begins to read the description his assignment, which is located in what?
(a) A folder.
(b) A tape he plays.
(c) A brochure.
(d) A book.

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

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

6. 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) Jonas lies to his teacher.
(c) A jet flies over the community.
(d) Jonas disobeys his parents.

7. What is the name of the man that Larissa announces was released the morning Jonas came to the House of the Old?
(a) Roberto.
(b) Hernesto.
(c) Richard.
(d) Marcus.

8. Jonas is prohibited from all of the following EXCEPT:
(a) Applying for Release.
(b) Dream-telling.
(c) Lying.
(d) Medication.

9. What feeling best describes Jonas as the Ceremony of Twelves approaches?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Happy.
(d) Nervous.

10. In what month does the Ceremony of Twelve take place?
(a) December.
(b) October.
(c) March.
(d) July.

11. Which way does the community NOT react to the failure of the former Receiver?
(a) The Receiver's name is removed from the House of Records.
(b) The Receiver's name is never spoken aloud again.
(c) The Receiver's name is never used again.
(d) The Receiver has to pay a fine.

12. Where are children sent when they are released?
(a) Nowhere.
(b) Somewhere.
(c) Elsewhere.
(d) Overseas.

13. 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) Food Production.
(d) Instructor of Twelves.

14. While Jonas's mother is speaking with him about his dream, Jonas's father takes Lily where?
(a) The park.
(b) The grocery store.
(c) School.
(d) Church.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The speaker announces that females under nine need to have these objects neatly tied at all times. Lily breaks this rule often.

2. What rule is NOT taken seriously?

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

4. Birthmothers have how many births in three years?

5. Are children allowed into the Releasing room?

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