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The Giver Chapter 1

Quiz by Mr. Stewart

Grade 7
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    What is the theme of this chapter in the story?
     Ceremonies make people nervous.
    Three strikes and you’re out.
    Children need directions in their life
    It takes a lot of thought to sort out complicated emotions.
    10s
    RL.7.2
  • Q2
    Which quotation supports the theme in this chapter of the story?
    “He wanted to share them, but he wasn’t eager to begin the process of sifting through his own complicated emotions, even with the help that he knew his parents could give.” (p.6)
    “Jonas signed. This evening he almost would have preferred to keep his feelings hidden. But it was, of course, against the rules.” (p.12)
    “Jonas and LIly both nodded sympathetically as well. Release of newchildren was always sad, because they hadn’t had a chance to enjoy life within the community yet.”
    “I felt so angry at him. I made my hand into a fist, like this.” She held up a clenched fist and the rest of the family smiled at her small defiant gesture” (p7.)
    30s
    RL.7.3
  • Q3
    Which explains how this chapter’s structure contributes to its meaning?
    The author switches back and forth between present and the past in order to show the reader that Jonas is using his metacognition skills to sort out his feelings.
     The author switches back and forth between present and the past in order to help the reader understand who Jonas is.
     The author puts the events in chronological order (in order of time) in order to show that Jonas is using his metacognition skills to sort out his feelings.
    The author puts the events in chronological order (in order of time) in order to keep the reader from getting confused.
    30s
    RL.7.5
  • Q4
    How does the author develop the perspective of Jonas’ Mother and Father in the chapter?
    The author describes the Father’s thinking in order to demonstrate that he is a strong outgoing person.
     The author uses dialogue in order to help the reader see Jonas’ Mother’s lackadaisical (lazy) view of the rules.
     The author uses actions to show the reader that Jonas’ parents care very little about their childrens’ feelings.
    The author uses dialogue in order to help the reader understand the roles that Jonas’ parents play in their household.
    30s
    RL.7.6

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