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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What memory does Jonas transfer to Gabriel as they travel?
(a) The memory of silence and calm.
(b) The memory of deep exhaustion.
(c) The memory of sunshine.
(d) The memory of laughter.

2. 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.

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

4. What happened to the community when the old Receiver was released?
(a) The memories came back to the people.
(b) They began to interpret her old dreams.
(c) Nothing - they stayed the same.
(d) They grew angry and resentful.

5. What happens to the sled during the memory sequence in Chapter 12?
(a) It goes too fast.
(b) It breaks.
(c) It disappears.
(d) It is different.

6. 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 does not take his pill.
(c) Jonas does not speak to his parents.
(d) Jonas is rude to Gabriel.

7. What does Father offer Jonas to ease his physical pain after the sledding ride?
(a) A comfort object.
(b) A blanket.
(c) Medication.
(d) A jacket.

8. What game do the children play out in the field where Asher and Jonas are playing in Chapter 17?
(a) Jumprope.
(b) The game of war.
(c) Red Rover.
(d) The game of tag.

9. Jonas asks The Giver if he has ever had what member of family?
(a) A spouse.
(b) A brother.
(c) A father.
(d) A mother.

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

11. What does Gabriel do continuously throughout the night in Chapter 14?
(a) Whistle.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Cry.
(d) Sleep.

12. What does The Giver play so Jonas can witness the request he'd made to see his Father doing something?
(a) The film reel.
(b) The tape player.
(c) The video.
(d) The CD.

13. Where do parents move to after their children have grown up?
(a) The school.
(b) The nursery.
(c) The childless adult area.
(d) The House of the Old.

14. When Jonas is on The Giver's couch in Chapter 20, what does Jonas scream that he wants?
(a) To stay with The Giver all night.
(b) To return to the House of Old and work.
(c) To go play with Asher.
(d) To go back to the way he was.

15. Why does Jonas take Gabriel into the trees?
(a) So they can keep warm.
(b) Because he knows the trees well.
(c) Because it is safe from people there.
(d) So the planes can not spot them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Father perform on the smaller twin?

2. In what position does Jonas find The Giver in many times?

3. Who does Jonas discover is scheduled to be released the morning after the twins?

4. Because Gabriel is doing so well, where do the nurturers decide that Gabriel must be taken?

5. What can Jonas now see and keep by Chapter 17?

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