Study Guide for :The Giver by Lois Lowry & Comprehension Test

The Giver
by Lois Lowry
About_
The Giver by Lois Lowry is a dystopian novel about Jonas, a twelve-year-old boy who lives in a seemingly perfect
community where everything is controlled and chosen for its citizens. When Jonas is selected as the Receiver of
Memory, he discovers the truth about his society and must decide what to do about it. This study guide follows the
story through chapter sections with background reading, a true or false activity, and more. This study guide
contains 130 questions across 10 chapter sections (100 Factual + 30 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1
Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 10 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (100 total), 10 sets of 3 Critical
Analysis Questions (30 total), 1 Background Article (3 paragraphs), 1 True or False Activity (15 statements), 1
Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt + critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 6-8
Teacher Note_
This study guide gives your students a structured path through The Giver, building comprehension with factual
questions and deeper thinking with critical analysis. The varied activities keep students engaged while saving you
valuable preparation time. Thank you for guiding young readers through such a thought-provoking novel!