The Giver Chapters 17-20

Front

What is the significance of the announcement from the Speaker regarding school?

Back

The announcement that 'Today is an unscheduled holiday' brings joy to the students, indicating a break from their routine.

Front

What action does Father perform on the smaller twin?

Back

Father injects the infant with a liquid, which is a significant and troubling action in the context of the story.

Front

What happens to the larger twin in the story?

Back

The nurse takes the larger twin away to be cared for, highlighting the community's control over family and individual lives.

Front

What new ability does Jonas gain by Chapter 17?

Back

Jonas can now see colors, which symbolizes his awakening to deeper emotions and realities.

Front

What happened to the last Receiver, and why did she fail?

Back

The last Receiver failed because she could not handle the good and bad memories, illustrating the burden of knowledge.

Front

What does the term 'Receiver' refer to in 'The Giver'?

Back

The Receiver is a person chosen to hold all the memories of the community, both good and bad, to protect the rest of the society.

Front

How does Jonas's perception of the world change after he begins his training?

Back

Jonas's perception changes as he begins to see colors and experience emotions, which were previously suppressed in his community.

Front

What role does memory play in the society depicted in 'The Giver'?

Back

Memory is crucial as it holds the community's history and emotions, which are suppressed to maintain sameness and control.

Front

What does the concept of 'Sameness' mean in the context of the story?

Back

'Sameness' refers to the community's choice to eliminate differences and emotions to ensure uniformity and predictability.

Front

Why is the ability to see colors significant for Jonas?

Back

Seeing colors represents Jonas's awakening to the richness of life and the importance of emotions, which are denied in his society.