The Giver Chapters 11-14

How does the memory of sledding affect Jonas physically?

• The setting impacts Jonas physically by making him shiver. Then he feels the cold air followed by snowflakes hitting his skin.

• The setting startles Jonas at first. He is then filled with energy. Once he is on the sled, he feels excitement and peace at the same time.

• Nothing special because he has been on a sled before.

Which piece of evidence would go with this question:

How does the memory of sledding affect Jonas physically?

• “The cold air, the total silence, the feeling of balance and excitement and peace.” (103)

• “‘It’s a very distant memory. That’s why it was so exhausting — I had to tug it forward from many generations back.” (105)

• “‘Why don’t we have snow, and sleds, and hills?’ he asked.” (105)

When Jonas receives his first memory, what does it reveal about Jonas and the Receiver’s different points of view?

• Jonas thinks gaining memories is interesting and fun; he wants to learn more. The Receiver, on the other hand, is exhausted by the experience and doesn’t want to waste time by sharing the same types of memories repeatedly.

• The Receiver enjoys sharing the memories and wants to continue sharing them. Jonas on the other hand is exhuasted by receiving the memory and can't do too much at once.

Which piece of evidence would best support the answer to this question: When Jonas receives his first memory, what does it reveal about Jonas and the Receiver’s different points of view? 

• “‘It’s a very distant memory. That’s why it was so exhausting — I had to tug it forward from many generations back.” (105)

•  “‘Why don’t we have snow, and sleds, and hills?’ he asked.” (105)

• “The old man smiled. ‘So do I,’ he said. ‘But that choice is not ours.’” (106)

What does Jonas’s reaction to the memory of snow suggest about how new information affects people’s curiosity?

• Jonas becomes more curious and starts asking questions after receiving the memory.

• Jonas is scared of the memory of the snow and has no wish to continue seeing more about it.

• Jonas has no feelings about the snow and does not wish to ask more questions about it.

What does limiting people from remembering snow  suggest about why the community limits people’s access to information?

• The leaders of the community don’t want people to be curious; they want them to simply obey. When people accept things as they are without wondering why or how, they are fully under control.

• The leaders of the community don't think it's an important topic for the people to know about, so they just ignore it.

• The leaders of the community have tried to remind people about snow, but the people had no interest in retaining the memory.

How does Jonas’s view of his community change after he receives his first few memories?

• Jonas begins to wish that some things had not been gotten rid of in exchange for Sameness.

• Jonas's view of the community does not change, and he thinks that Sameness is still the way to go.

• Jonas views the community as making progress because the things he is learning about are not very important.

Which text evidence would best support the answer to this question:

How does Jonas’s view of his community change after he receives his first few memories?

• “Jonas frowned. ‘I wish we had those things, still. Just now and then.’” (106)

•  “‘Why don’t we have snow, and sleds, and hills?’ he asked.” (105)

• “The cold air, the total silence, the feeling of balance and excitement and peace.” (103)

Consider this quotation: “I have great honor. So will you. But you will find that that is not the same as power.” (106)

What does The Receiver mean when he says this?

• The Receiver is not consulted nearly enough by the Committee of Elders. Even though he has wisdom, people don’t necessarily want to hear it or know about it. He is saying that wisdom is only useful if people listen to it.

• The Receiver is proud of his position and the authority that he has over the other Elders. He thinks they use his advice well.

• The Receiver does not care if the other Elders use his advice or not. He is happy just keeping his wisdom to himself.

Consider this quotation: “‘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.’” (109)

What does the quotation reveal about Jonas?

• The quotation reveals that Jonas is eager to learn more about life. It also reveals he has a very limited understanding of what pain actually is or can be.

• The quotation reveals that Jonas does not want to learn more about life because he is afraid of how much the pain hurts.