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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. What is Jonas's reaction when The Giver begs for forgiveness after he gives Jonas the war memory?
2. When Jonas is on The Giver's couch in Chapter 20, what does Jonas scream that he wants?
3. What does Jonas ask The Giver to watch his Father do?
4. What memory does the Giver give Jonas before he leaves on his journey?
5. Why does Jonas take Gabriel into the trees?
Short Essay Questions
1. Jonas and Gabriel began to get hungry on their journey. How does Jonas alleviate this feeling, and is it successful?
2. What does Jonas decide to do after he finds out that his Father is a murderer?
3. Jonas is reluctant to go back to the Annex because of the emotions he felt during the memory of war. The Giver is gentle with Jonas. What does he do to comfort Jonas after the memory of war?
4. What happens when Gabriel is placed into Jonas's room for the night?
5. Does The Giver ever wish to be released? Explain.
6. What happens in the memory of the sled that causes pain to Jonas?
7. What are the other children doing as Jonas and Asher are playing in the field on their day off from school?
8. Why does Jonas take Gabriel with him on his journey to a new life?
9. What happens as a result of Jonas receiving the memory of war?
10. What happens to Fiona's hair as Jonas and Fiona travel to the House of Old in Chapter 12?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Jonas is anticipating the Ceremony of Twelve with fear. He discusses his fear with his family when he returns home. Write about an event where you felt tremendous anticipation. How did you soothe your feelings? Did you discuss your feelings with your family or did you find another way to express yourself?
Essay Topic 2
Describe how and why the old Receiver failed at her job. Use examples from the text. Discuss how her failure affects Jonas's confidence? Explain further how the role of positive role models affect success in the youth.
Essay Topic 3
Jonas dreams of "Stirrings" in his sleep. His mother gives him a pill to numb the feelings he experiences. Think of the pharmaceutical industry in the United States today. How is the industry masking certain health issues. Make the comparison/connection of today's society to Jonas and his mother's reaction to his "Stirrings."
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