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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 memory does Jonas transfer to Gabriel as they travel?

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

3. What does Father offer Jonas to ease his physical pain after the sledding ride?

4. What happened to the community when the old Receiver was released?

5. What is the announcement from the Speaker regarding school that brings joy to the students?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Jonas and Gabriel began to get hungry on their journey. How does Jonas alleviate this feeling, and is it successful?

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

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

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

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

7. What will happens to the identical twins?

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

9. What are the other children doing as Jonas and Asher are playing in the field on their day off from school?

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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