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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 happened to the community when the old Receiver was released?

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

3. When can The Giver apply for release?

4. What two items does Jonas take with him when he leaves the community?

5. How do Jonas and Gabriel feel as they travel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What memory does the Giver give to Jonas in Chapter 15 that takes away some of The Giver's pain?

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

10. Describe Jonas's parents reaction to the elephant memory that Jonas shares with them.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Elders control and regulate the activities of the community in The Giver. In America, the older generations is similarly in charge of the younger. Write a description of reversal where the young are in more positions of power and authority. What would America look like? What societal characteristics might improve, and what might suffer?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter Two readers learn about the importance of following "The Rules." However, some rules are routinely broken. Discuss the rules that are routinely broken in The Giver, then compare them to the rules of American society that are routinely broken. How does breaking the law, even minor laws, affect society as a whole?

Essay Topic 3

Jonas receives the memory of war. He experiences pain, death, and destruction. He becomes highly affected and emotional. In what ways does war shape a community? In what ways does it bring people together and also tear them apart? Cite examples, such as Jonas's reaction, from the text in your answer.

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