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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When can The Giver apply for release?
(a) When the Elders give him permission.
(b) During Jonas's training.
(c) After Jonas has been trained.
(d) When he has reached a certain age.

2. What happens to the larger twin?
(a) The nurse leaves the baby in the room unattended.
(b) The nurse takes the twin away to be cared for.
(c) The twin is taken to another room.
(d) The twin goes to a new family.

3. 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 go back to the way he was.
(c) To return to the House of Old and work.
(d) To go play with Asher.

4. How does Jonas feel as he watches his Father do something to the smaller twin?
(a) Sad.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Happy.
(d) Horrified.

5. 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 tag.
(c) Red Rover.
(d) The game of war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is Jonas worried won't understand the concept of Release?

2. What happens to Jonas on the difficult road?

3. What does Jonas suggest his Father do to help soothe Gabriel during the night?

4. To where does Jonas plan an escape?

5. Jonas asks The Giver if he has ever had what member of family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the memory of the sled that causes pain to Jonas?

2. Does The Giver ever wish to be released? Explain.

3. Why did the Elders remove colors from the community?

4. What happens to Fiona's hair as Jonas and Fiona travel to the House of Old in Chapter 12?

5. What happens as a result of Jonas receiving the memory of war?

6. What happens when Gabriel is placed into Jonas's room for the night?

7. What happens to Jonas and Gabriel as the road becomes more difficult to ride upon?

8. What is Jonas feeling as he throws a tantrum on The Giver's couch after seeing his Father release a twin?

9. What does Jonas want to watch his Father do at the beginning of Chapter 19? How does the Giver make this happen?

10. Why do Jonas and Gabriel hide in the trees after leaving the community?

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