The Giver chapters 9-11

Jonas's new assignment is the Receiver of __________

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the community show disgrace towards the failed Receiver of Memory?

• They removed her information from the Hall of Open Records.

• They never speak her name or use it for a new child.

• They destroyed the dwelling in which she lived.

• Every year, they gather for the Ceremony of Shaming.

Many of the Twelves had been given assignment folders to prepare them for their new jobs. What was in Jonas's folder?

• Three separate manuals outlining the history of the society and the duties of the receiver

• A map and a compass

• A single printed sheet of paper

• Jonas did not receive a folder like the other Twelves

As the receiver of Memory, Jonas is given permission to:

• lie

• not participate in dream telling

• be rude

• leave the community if he chooses

The biggest difference that Jonas notices about the Receiver of Memories' dwelling is that it is filled with ________

Jonas is surprised the the Receiver is allowed to

• close the curtains

• wear different clothing

• take special medication

• turn off the speakers

What memory does The Giver share with Jonas to teach him about snow?

• A snowball fight

• Sledding down a hill

• Cross country skiing

• Making a snowman

What idea upsets Jonas after receiving the memory?

• The Giver no longer has the memory.

• Jonas realizes he can't share them with anyone else.

• The memory was sad.

• Jonas immediately forgets the memory and worries he cannot be the Receiver.

Chapter 11's second pleasant memory turns painful when

• Jonas gets a sunburn.

• A family member gets hurt at the party.

• An animal at the zoo dies.

• Lightning from the thunderstorm causes a forest fire.

The Chief Elder called the pain Jonas would receive during training _____

• pleasureable

• intolerable

• unusual

• indescribable