The Giver 16-23

Why does the Giver enjoy the memory of Christmas?

Answer explanation

The Giver enjoys the memory because he can sense how much love is in the room. The love between family members experienced in this memory does not exist in the community

For what reason do you think Jonas decides to stop taking his pill?

Answer explanation

Jonas wants to experience the Stirrings again because he realizes they are part of the love he feels in the memory of the family

Why does Jonas come to the conclusion once again that he “could change nothing”?

Answer explanation

Jonas loves Asher and Fiona, but they are incapable of feeling love. They cannot love him in return. He knows they need the memories to experience love, but he also knows he cannot give them the memories. Jonas realizes he cannot change anything.

How does Jonas feel when the Giver tells him that he can watch the release of the newchild?

Answer explanation

Jonas is a bit uncomfortable about watching the release; he feels his father would be upset if he knew Jonas watched something so private

In what ways is the actual release different from the way it has been described by Jonas’s father?

Answer explanation

The newchild is not cleaned and made comfortable. There is no ceremony. Jonas expects the child to be sent to Elsewhere, but instead, he is killed by a lethal injection and put into a trash chute.

Briefly describe Jonas’s plan for leaving the community

Answer explanation

Jonas is going to leave at midnight the night before the Ceremonies. The Giver will get a car and drive Jonas away from the community. The Giver will then return to the community while Jonas continues his journey alone. He will tell everyone that Jonas drowned in the river will prepare to help them assimilate the memories back into their lives.

Why does Jonas steal his father’s bicycle?

Answer explanation

Jonas takes Gabe with him to prevent Gabe from being released. He needs his father’s bicycle because it has a child seat.