Conover-The Giver-Chapters 16-20

What question did Jonas ask his parents after his session with The Giver? What was their 
answer?

• He asked if he were adopted. They did not know what the word meant.
• He asked them to tell about their parents and their childhood. They both said
   they did not remember.
• He asked if they loved him. They told him to use more precise language.
   They said he had used an old, meaningless word.
• He asked if he could bring his children to see them in later years. They got
   angry and said it was against the laws of the Community.

Jonas did something different the next morning. What was it?

• He prayed.
• He did not take his pill.
• He read a book in front of his family members.

What happened to the Receiver-to-be who was selected before Jonas?

• She died young of natural causes.
• She fell in love with the Receiver from another Community and ran away.
• She went to the Chief Elder and asked to be released.
• She refused to take the Assignment and was given a job as a Laborer.

What did Jonas realize as he watched the tape of the release?

• The newchild was dead, and his father had killed it.
• His father was much more compassionate than he had realized.
• His father had broken the law.
• His father was a weak and frightened man.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

True or False: Father performed a Ceremony of Release on the younger of twins.

• True
• False 

What was The Giver's favorite memory that he gave to Jonas?

• It was happiness and party.
• It was friendship, marriage, and children.
• It was trust and caring.
• It was family, Grandparents, and love.