The Giver Chapter 10-11

2. Which of the following reasons best explains why The Receiver is going to transmit the memory of snow to Jonas? [RL 7.1]

• A. To show how much smarter he is than Jonas.

• B. To scare Jonas away from becoming the next Receiver.

• C. To help him understand the feeling that sledding produces.

• D. To help him explain the memory to others when he gets home.

3. Reread the following passage from pages 93-94:

“All of those things were in this spacious room, though each was slightly different from those in his own dwelling. The fabrics on the upholstered chairs and sofa were slightly thicker and more luxurious; the table legs were not straight like those at home, but slender and curved, with a small carved decoration at the foot. The bed, in an alcove at the far end of the room, was draped with a splendid cloth embroidered over its entire surface with intricate designs. But the most conspicuous difference was the books…. He had never known that other books existed. But this room’s walls were completely covered by bookcases, filled, which reached to the ceiling. There must have been hundreds — perhaps thousands — of books, their titles embossed in shiny letters.

” What does the setting in this passage reveal about The Receiver? [RL 7.3]

• A. The Receiver has no use for furniture.

• B. The Receiver has access to knowledge others do not.

• C. The Receiver dislikes decoration and fine craftsmanship.

• D. The Receiver lives in a dwelling identical to others in the community.

4. Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that the Receiver of Memories is one of the most honored roles in the community? [RL 7.4]

“All of those things were in this spacious room, though each was slightly different from those in his own dwelling. The fabrics on the upholstered chairs and sofa were slightly thicker and more luxurious; the table legs were not straight like those at home, but slender and curved, with a small carved decoration at the foot. The bed, in an alcove at the far end of the room, was draped with a splendid cloth embroidered over its entire surface with intricate designs. But the most conspicuous difference was the books…. He had never known that other books existed. But this room’s walls were completely covered by bookcases, filled, which reached to the ceiling. There must have been hundreds — perhaps thousands — of books, their titles embossed in shiny letters.”

• A. “All of those things were in this spacious room”

• B. “each was slightly different from those in his own dwelling”

• C. “fabrics on the upholstered chairs and sofa were slightly thicker”

• D. The Receiver lives in a dwelling identical to others in the community.

5. What does the Receiver’s decision to turn off the speaker before giving Jonas a memory reveal about the nature of memories? [RL 7.2]

• A. Memories are meant to be shared in person,not over technological connections.

• B. Memories are considered dangerous and not to be shared with the community.

• C. Memories are secret because they give great power to those who know them.

• D. Memories are sometimes embarrassing and so should be kept private.

1. Which statement best describes the way that The Receiver shares his memories with Jonas? [RL 7.1]

• A. by reading aloud from old books

• B. through skin-to-skin contact

• C. through interactive films

• D. by telling stories

2. What is the best meaning of “obsolete” as it is used in the following sentence on page 106? [RL 7.4]

“It wasn’t a practical thing, so it became obsolete when we went to Sameness.”

• A. imperative

• B. mandatory

• C. unnecessary

• D. extravagant

3. Reread the following passage from page 102:

“One part of his consciousness knew that he was still lying there, on the bed, in the Annex room. Yet another, separate part of his being was upright now, in a sitting position, and beneath him he could feel that he was not on the soft decorated bedcovering at all, but rather seated on a flat, hard surface. His hands now held (though at the same time they were still motionless at his sides) a rough, damp rope. And he could see, though his eyes were closed. He could see a bright, whirling torrent of crystals in the air around him, and he could see them gather on the backs of his hands, like cold fur.”

What is the purpose of the imagery in the above passage? [RL.7.4]

• A. To teach The Giver what snow is

• B. To teach the reader what snow is

• C. To capture what Jonas is experiencing in real life

• D. To show that the snowstorm is happening in Jonas’s mind

. Consider this quotation from page 109:

“‘It hurt a lot,’ Jonas said, ‘but I’m glad you gave it to me. It was interesting. And now I understand better, what it meant, that there would be pain.’ The man didn’t respond. He sat silently for a second. Finally he said, ‘Get up, now. It’s time for you to go home.’”

What does the quotation reveal about The Receiver? [RL 7.1]

• A. The Receiver appreciates Jonas’s fascination with feeling pain.

• B. The Receiver knows Jonas doesn’t really understand what pain is.

• C. The Receiver is relieved that Jonas now knows what it means to feel high levels of pain.

• D. The Receiver is tired of feeling the pain of humanity and wants Jonas to experience it for him.

1. What is the best meaning of “diminish” as it is used in the following passage on page 96? [RL 7.4] “‘The failure of the previous selection was ten years ago, and my energy is starting to diminish. I need what strength I have remaining for your training. We have hard and painful work to do, you and I.’”

• A. grow

• B. settle

• C. lessen

• D. spread