The Giver Chapter 11 Quiz

Which statement best describes the way The Giver shares his memories with Jonas?

• By reading aloud from old books.

• Through skin to skin contact

• Through interactive films

• By telling storyies

Read this passage:

"One part of his conscience knew that he was still lying there, on the bed, in the Annex room. Yet another, separate part of his being was upright right now, in a sitting position, and beneath him he could feel that he was not on the soft decorated bed covering at all, but rather seated on a flat hard surface. His hands now held (though at the same time they were 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 fur"

Question: What is the purpose of the imagery in the above passage?

• To teach The Giver what snow is.

• To teach the reader what snow is.

• To capture what Jonas is experiencing in real life.

• To show the snow storm is happening in Jonas's mind.

Consider this quotation:

"It hurt a lot, it was interesting, but now I understand better what you meant when you said that there would be pain." The man didn't respond, he sat there quietly for a second. Finally, he stood and said, "Now it's time for you to go home."

Question: What does this quotation reveal about the receiver?

• The receiver appreciates Jonas's facination with feeling pain.

• The Receiver knows that Jonas really doesn't understand what pain is.

• The Receiver is relieved to know that Jonas understands what it means to feel high levels of pain.

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

Explain the idea of "Sameness" and how it benefits the community.

First: Write your response out on paper. Then record yourself reading it. Remember to speak clearly and loud enough, so that your response can be easily heard. Use complete sentences.