Chapter 2 Quiz — The Giver

by Lois Lowry

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 2

What is the most important ceremony in the community?

• The Ceremony of One, when newchildren receive names and families
• The Ceremony of Nine, when children receive their bicycles
• The Ceremony of Twelve, when children receive their Assignments
• The Ceremony of Eight, when comfort objects are taken away

What is Jonas's father's career Assignment?

• He is a judge at the Department of Justice
• He is a Nurturer who cares for newchildren
• He is a teacher at the school for Elevens
• He is a member of the Committee of Elders

Where does Jonas's mother work?

• At the Nurturing Center caring for newchildren
• At the Department of Justice as a judge
• At the school as an instructor for Elevens
• At the Hall of Records keeping community data

What is Lily's comfort object?

• A stuffed bear that she keeps on her bed
• A stuffed elephant that represents an imaginary creature
• A stuffed hippo given to her at birth
• A stuffed giraffe from the Nurturing Center

At what age are comfort objects taken away from children?

• At age Six, during the Ceremony of Six
• At age Seven, when school responsibilities increase
• At age Eight, during the Ceremony of Eight
• At age Nine, when they receive their bicycles

Why is Jonas anxious about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve?

• He fears being assigned to the Department of Justice like his mother
• He is worried the Committee will forget to assign him a career
• He has no clear aptitude because his volunteer hours were spread across many areas
• He wants to be a Nurturer but knows the position is already filled

How does the Committee of Elders determine each child's Assignment?

• They allow children to choose from a list of approved careers
• They assign careers randomly using a lottery system at the ceremony
• They observe children's volunteer hours, interests, and aptitudes over many years
• They consult parents to decide which career best suits each child

What happens to friendships after the Ceremony of Twelve?

• Friends are required to maintain their childhood connections
• Children tend to drift apart as they train with their Assignment groups
• The Committee assigns each child a new set of approved friends
• Friendships remain unchanged because training happens at school

How many newchildren are typically born in the community each year?

• Approximately twenty-five newchildren per year
• Approximately fifty newchildren per year
• Approximately one hundred newchildren per year
• The exact number varies and is not controlled

What was Jonas's comfort object when he was younger?

• A stuffed elephant, the same type as Lily's comfort object
• A stuffed bear, representing an imaginary creature
• A stuffed rabbit that he kept until age Nine
• A stuffed lion that was later given to his sister

What generally stops being tracked after the Ceremony of Twelve?

• Volunteer hours, because training replaces community service
• Family dinner conversations, because adults have different rituals
• Age, because community members stop counting their years
• Friendships, because the Committee no longer monitors social ties

Which of the following best describes what comfort objects symbolize in the novel?

• The community's desire to preserve childhood memories forever
• The community's controlled approach to emotional life within strict boundaries
• The community's celebration of creativity and individual expression
• The community's connection to the natural world and real animals

How did Jonas's father know he would likely be assigned as a Nurturer?

• The Committee of Elders told him in advance of the ceremony
• His parents had also been Nurturers and the role was inherited
• He consistently spent his volunteer hours at the Nurturing Center
• He was the only child in his group who liked working with babies

What does each family unit in the community consist of?

• Two parents and as many children as they request
• Two parents and exactly two children — one male and one female
• One parent and two children of the same gender
• Two parents and three children assigned by the Committee

Comprehension Quiz