Chapter 6 Quiz — The Giver

by Lois Lowry

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 6

Why was Gabriel not included in the Ceremony of One?

• His family unit had already been assigned a different newchild
• He had not developed quickly enough to meet community standards
• Jonas's father wanted to keep caring for him at the Nurturing Center
• The Committee decided he was too young to be named that year

What happened to the first child named Caleb?

• He was released from the community for repeated rule violations
• He was reassigned to a different family unit in another community
• He fell into the river and drowned in a rare accidental death
• He was sent to live in the House of the Old after an illness

What is the purpose of the back-buttoning jackets worn by Fours, Fives, and Sixes?

• To make the children easily identifiable by their age group
• To teach interdependence by requiring children to help each other
• To prepare children for the uniforms they will wear as adults
• To discourage children from dressing or undressing without supervision

What label did the Committee give Gabriel instead of 'Inadequate'?

• 'Provisional,' allowing him to remain at the Nurturing Center indefinitely
• 'Uncertain,' granting him one additional year to meet developmental standards
• 'Exceptional,' recognizing his unique needs required specialized attention
• 'Deferred,' postponing his naming until the following December Ceremony

What does the Murmur-of-Replacement Ceremony involve?

• The community whispers a prayer for the lost person, then welcomes a new member silently
• The community chants the replacement child's name in progressively louder voices
• The family selects a new name from an approved list and announces it to the community
• The Committee of Elders reads a formal statement acknowledging the loss and replacement

What physical trait do Jonas and Gabriel share?

• They both have curly brown hair, which is unusual in the community
• They both have unusual pale eyes, which are rare in the community
• They both have a distinctive birthmark on their left hand
• They both are notably taller than others of their respective ages

What milestone does Lily reach during the ceremonies in this chapter?

• She becomes a Seven and receives her front-buttoning jacket
• She becomes a Nine and receives her first bicycle from the community
• She becomes an Eight, gives up her hair ribbons, and begins volunteer hours
• She becomes a Six and receives her back-buttoning jacket for school

What do children receive at the Ceremony of Nine?

• Their first set of front-buttoning jackets for school activities
• Their first bicycles, which they will use throughout their lives
• Their volunteer hour assignments at various community locations
• Their adult haircuts signifying their approach to maturity

Why was Fritz's behavior at the Ceremony of Nine notable?

• He refused to accept his bicycle and asked for a different Assignment
• He rode his bicycle perfectly on the first try, impressing the audience
• He was clumsy with his bicycle, causing disapproval from the audience
• He gave a speech thanking the Committee that moved the community to tears

How does the Ceremony of Loss work?

• The community gathers and murmurs the lost person's name more softly until it fades to silence
• The community holds a moment of silence and then never speaks the name again
• The family of the lost person reads a prepared statement to the assembled community
• The Committee of Elders announces the loss and immediately assigns a replacement child

What will happen to Gabriel if he does not improve within the extra year?

• He will be reassigned to a specialized care facility outside the community
• He will remain with Jonas's family permanently as a third child
• He will be released from the community for failing to meet standards
• He will be given yet another year under a different Nurturer's care

How long does the December Ceremony last?

• One full day, with all age groups celebrated together at once
• Two days, with younger age groups on day one and the Twelves on day two
• Three days, with separate days for children, adolescents, and adults
• One week, with each day dedicated to a different pair of age groups

What theme is most directly illustrated by the Murmur-of-Replacement Ceremony?

• The community's deep reverence for tradition and historical memory
• The community's suppression of grief and belief that individuals are replaceable
• The community's commitment to supporting families during times of hardship
• The community's celebration of new life and the joy of welcoming children

Comprehension Quiz