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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. While Jonas's mother is speaking with him about his dream, Jonas's father takes Lily where?

3. What is the reason why Jonas's community does not have snow?

4. What will Jonas have to do because he is late for class in Chapter 5?

5. How does Roberto feel when he walks through the special door in the Releasing room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the Ceremony of Nine?

2. In Chapter 3, what object does Jonas take home and examine and why?

3. What is Jonas anticipating as the novel opens and why?

4. Why is Gabriel not part of the 'Ones'?

5. What event from a year ago does Jonas remember that brings back feelings of fear?

6. What assignment does Fiona receive and why?

7. How do the elevens line up when they enter the stage?

8. What happens at the Ceremony of Twelve?

9. What do families in the community share in the new morning?

10. What does Jonas's Mother give to Jonas to help with the 'Stirrings'? What happens as a result?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gabriel has pale eyes; Jonas has pale eyes; The Giver has pale eyes. Describe the ways in which the characters in The Giver use physical characteristics to impart, judge, and interpret meaning. In what ways do Americans use physical characteristics, including skin color, to impart meaning and to judge?

Essay Topic 2

The Ceremony of Twelve is a rite of passage. Jonas is nervous and Lily is excited. Discuss the rites of passage that the youth of America experience. In what ways are they similar to the rites of passage in the community in The Giver? In what ways are they different?

Essay Topic 3

The Giver gives Jonas the experience of snow and sunshine. Discuss the reasons why snow is not permitted in the community. Discus why sunshine is associated with the painful things the Elder mentions. Compare and contrast the emotional and physical effects of snow and sunshine.

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