The Giver chapters 9-11

Jonas's new assignment is the Receiver of (a)  

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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 (a)  

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