The Giver - Ch. 18 Comprehension & Analysis

At the beginning of the chapter, Jonas asks The Giver, "Do you ever think about release?" The Giver's response reveals that he...

• never thinks about release.

• never wants to be released.

• thinks, at times, that release might be a blessing.

• wants to be released more than anything in the world.

The rule that states that the Receiver-in-Training cannot ask for release reveals that the Elders know...

• the Receiver's training can be overwhelming and cause anguish.

• the Receiver's training makes the new Receiver curious about exploring the rest of the world.

• the Receiver's training is easy and joyful.

• that Jonas lacks courage and will want to quit his training before he finishes.

The fact that nobody in the community is allowed to speak Rosemary's name is proof that the community...

• loved Rosemary.

• does not want to be reminded of an uncomfortable situation.

• is proud of Rosemary's accomplishments.

• wants young children to learn from her mistakes.

In this chapter, The Giver reveals that...

• he loved Rosemary and he loves Jonas.

• he loved Rosemary, but not Jonas.

• he loves Jonas, but did not love Rosemary.

• he does not care one way or the other about Jonas.

From The Giver's descriptions of Rosemary, it is clear that she was...

• mostly similar to Jonas.

• mostly different than Jonas.

Rosemary asked for release because her training...

• was too physically and emotionally painful.

• was too physically painful.

• was too emotionally painful.

• was too boring.

If the community lost Jonas now, The Giver says that...

• his memories would disappear with him.

• his memories would go back into the community and heal the community.

• his memories would go back in to the community and create chaos.

• his memories would go back to The Giver.

The Giver's dialogue at the end of the chapter reveals that...

• he is certain he could help the community through a difficult time.

• he secretly wants Jonas to become "lost" so his memories go back to the community.

• he would flee that community if the memories ever went back to the people.

• he isn't sure he could help the community through a difficult time.

Read the passage. Then, choose the word or phrase that most closely gives the meaning for the underlined word.

"I had to, Jonas. It was my job. And she had been chosen." The Giver looked at him imploringly. Jonas stroked his hand.

• sternly

• calmly

• happily

• desperately

Read the passage. Then, choose the word or phrase that most closely gives the meaning for the underlined word.

The Giver hesitated painfully, as if saying the name aloud might be excruciating. "Her name was Rosemary," he told Jonas, finally.

• unbelievably painful

• unbelievably confusing

• unbelievably joyful

• unbelievably frightening