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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who makes the opening speech at the Ceremony of Twelves?
(a) The Chief Elder.
(b) The Receiver.
(c) A Birthmother.
(d) The President.

2. Jonas casually picks up what object from a bucket where the snacks are kept?
(a) An orange.
(b) An apple.
(c) A banana.
(d) A baseball.

3. How long does Jonas have to take the pill?
(a) Until he enters The House of the Old.
(b) Until he marries.
(c) For one day.
(d) For a month.

4. Where does Jonas volunteer in Chapter 4?
(a) The Childcare Center.
(b) The Department of Justice.
(c) A variety of places.
(d) The Nurturing Center.

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

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

7. What is Lily's comfort object?
(a) A soft blanket.
(b) A toy mouse.
(c) A stuffed elephant.
(d) A stuffed giraffe.

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

9. What is the name of the infant that Father is concerned is not thriving?
(a) Richard.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Gilbert.

10. What does it mean to be "released?"
(a) To be removed from church.
(b) To be removed from the community.
(c) To be removed from school.
(d) To be removed from sports teams.

11. At what age is a comfort toy taken away and recycled to the younger children?
(a) One.
(b) Eight.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

12. Are children allowed into the Releasing room?
(a) No, but Jonas is the exception.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Only in December.

13. What does the Receiver ask Jonas to refer to him as?
(a) The Giver.
(b) The Hopeful.
(c) The Receiver.
(d) The Beloved.

14. Jonas tells his parents about his dream that took place where?
(a) School.
(b) The Nurturing Center.
(c) Jonas's house.
(d) The House of the Old.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the crowd do to show their acceptance of the Chief Elder's final decision regarding Jonas's assignment?

2. What is the first thing to catch Jonas's eye when the receptionist leads him into the Receiver's office?

3. During the ritual telling of feelings, each member describes an incident where they felt or displayed anger, frustration, or worry. What event does Jonas explains feelings of apprehension for?

4. What step must Tens make to continue on to adulthood?

5. Dream-telling begins at what age?

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