The Giver Quizzes
Test your knowledge of Lois Lowry's The Giver by taking one of our user-contributed quizzes! Each quiz is multiple choice and includes questions on plot points, themes, and character traits. Test your knowledge online or print for classroom use.
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Gabriel in The Giver
Gabriel is a very small child when Jonas's father, a "Nurturer," brings him home. Gabriel isn't thriving, but with the proper care and instruction, it is hoped that the boy will one day be a... -
Giver in The Giver
The Giver is a very old man who has served the community for many years. This man is the keeper of memories, of things and events that existed before the purified society came into being. But now... -
Jonas in The Giver
Twelve-year-old Jonas lives in a world so structured that anything that is not expected and usual is considered alien and dangerous. Still, this is the life he has known and loves. When the day... -
The Giver Chapter 1
It is December. This should be a time eagerly anticipated by people Jonas's age, but instead this member of the "Elevens" has a sense of foreboding. In fact, everyone in his year feels uneasy. Be... -
The Giver Chapter 2
Jonas is feeling uneasy prior to the Ceremony of Twelve so his father, a "Nurturer" tries to reassure him by telling Jonas a story from his own childhood. Be sure you recall Jonas's father's... -
The Giver Chapter 3
Things are not going well in Jonas's household. Something is wrong with Gabe, and Jonas's father, a Nurturer, is not sure what the problem might be. Lily, Jonas's sister, is chastised by her mother... -
The Giver Chapter 4
It is the day prior to the Ceremony of Twelve and Jonas decides to spend it with his best friend, Asher. Be sure you recall what the boys discuss, who the boys encounter, and more by taking the... -
The Giver Chapter 5
As is their habit after dinner, Jonas's entire family discusses the difficult emotions each has grappled with during the day. At breakfast, the whole family shares a dream from the previous night.... -
The Giver Chapter 6
In this community, every year brings changes, and these changes are heralded by special ceremonies. Be sure you recall the different types of ceremonies and what is particularly important about... -
The Giver Chapter 7
The long-awaited day for the Ceremony of Twelve has finally arrived. Be sure you recall who receives what assignment, what unexpected turn of events befalls Jonas, and how he reacts by taking the... -
The Giver Chapter 8
No one could have anticipated the decision about Jonas's future at this year's Ceremony of Twelve, especially not Jonas. Be sure you recall the unusual turn of events, how the community responds,... -
The Giver Chapter 9
Jonas is about to begin his arduous training to become Receiver of Memory. While this is a very important assignment, it is also isolating. Be sure you understand the training process and more by... -
The Giver Chapter 10
Jonas and Fiona arrive at the House of Old for their training. Jonas is about to meet the Receiver. Be sure you recall what transpires in this initial meeting and more by taking the quiz over... -
The Giver Chapter 11
The day has come for Jonas to receive his first memory. The experience allows him to enjoy things never possible in his community. Be sure you understand the implications of this event and more by... -
The Giver Chapter 12
Jonas has been given a particular mandate and he is uncomfortable with its demands. Be sure you recall what Jonas is commanded to do, why he is not pleased, and more by taking the quiz over Chapter... -
The Giver Chapter 13
Jonas is beginning to "see" things he has never "seen" before. Be sure you understand what these new visions entail, the implications for Jonas's development in training, and more by taking the... -
The Giver Chapter 14
Jonas asks the Giver to experience a painful memory; although he is reluctant, the Giver eventually acquiesces. Be sure you recall what memory Jonas endures, how he feels about the revelation, and... -
The Giver Chapter 15
In Chapter 15 of The Giver, Jonas helps ease the burden of the Elder's painful memory. Be sure you know what kind of memory it is, what injury Jonas has while experiencing it, and more by taking... -
The Giver Chapter 16
After his first experience with a painful memory, Jonas is very reluctant to experience another, but he has no choice. Jonas has been selected. Thankfully, not all of the memories are painful; in... -
The Giver Chapter 17
A new holiday has been announced and Jonas is thrilled. He decides to spend this new found leisure time with his friends, Asher and Fiona. Be sure you recall what sparks a conflict between Jonas... -
The Giver Chapter 18
In this chapter, Jonas asks the Giver to tell him about the previous Receiver in Training. Reluctantly,the old man gives his protégé some information. Be sure you recall what Jonas finds out about... -
The Giver Chapter 19
Jonas goes to see the Giver to apologize. He confesses that he is nervous about a "release" scheduled for this afternoon, which his father is involved in. Be sure you recall what a "release" is and... -
The Giver Chapter 20
Jonas is horrified to discover what "release" truly means. Be sure you recall what Jonas finds out, how he reacts, and more by taking the quiz over Chapter 20 in The Giver by Lois Lowry from eNotes. -
The Giver Chapter 21
Jonas has made a decision and he must carry through with his choice without the help of his mentor, the Giver. Be sure you understand Jonas's commitment to this new path and what it means by taking... -
The Giver Chapter 22
Jonas's decision brings both joy and sorrow. Be sure you understand the implications of his choice by taking the quiz over Chapter 22 in The Giver by Lois Lowry from eNotes. -
The Giver Chapter 23
Things are not going well for Jonas and Gabriel. Be sure you recall the travails the pair must endure prior to the conclusion of this novel by taking the quiz over Chapter 23 of The Giver by Lois... -
The Giver Overview
In a futuristic society, twelve-year-old Jonas discovers his "assignment" is unlike anything he could have imagined. What do you recall about Jonas, his world, and his life-changing decision? Find...