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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 memories will The Giver transfer to Jonas to prepare him for his escape?

2. Who does Jonas discover is scheduled to be released the morning after the twins?

3. What does The Giver play so Jonas can witness the request he'd made to see his Father doing something?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Gabriel sleeping well through the night by Chapter 16?

2. Why does Jonas take Gabriel with him on his journey to a new life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jonas has been given the job of Receiver, which sets him apart from his community. He is now unique. He can lie if he wants and he is exempted from rudeness. Write about the freedom of being unique and how it must feel to be exempted from the rules of society. What are the benefits? At the same time, write about how that separation might alienate a person from society.

Essay Topic 2

Jonas takes on the memory of The Giver to ease his pain. Does the ability to blunt pain make for a more peaceful, easier life? Or, does muting the feelings associated with living a normal life sacrifice the freedom of choice? Cite examples from the text in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 10, The Giver describes to Jonas that he is weighted by memories of the world and of the past Receivers. Discuss a significant event in recent world history. In what way has that memory "lived on" long after the event has transpired.

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