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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 object does Father take out of the cupboard after the identical twins are weighted?

2. What does Jonas no longer care about as the journey gets progressively longer?

3. What does the Giver give Jonas a memory of that gives Jonas great pain?

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

5. What action of defiance does Jonas take after he lies to his parents about understanding the word "love"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Jonas's father do to the infant twin to release him/her?

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

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

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

9. What will happens to the identical twins?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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."

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

Jonas has been selected by the Chief Elder to become the Receiver. He has been set apart from the community. He will be different. Describe Jonas's interpretation of this assignment and how he will cope with his new responsibility. Compare the character of Jonas and his assignment to that of Fiona and her assignment in the House of the Old. Discuss the weight of responsibility.

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