The Giver Chapters 13-23

Why was the role of Receiver of Memory created?

• So the other citizens would know more about their history

• So the rest of the community wouldn't feel pain

• So someone could help remember the community's laws

• So the Receiver could teach the community about feelings

The Giver warned Jonas that it would be hard for him to have _____.

• A bike

• A spouse

• A hobby

• Enough food

According to the Giver, why were birthmothers only allowed to have two children?

• They were needed as laborers

• There were not enough parents to care for more babies

• A larger population would lead to hunger

• Childbirth is painful

How does Jonas help the Giver?

• He takes some of the pain by receiving painful memories

• He cleans the Annex

• He brings the Giver his medicine

• He assures the Giver that he's doing a good job

What was the Giver's favorite memory, which he gives to Jonas?

• A graduation ceremony

• A family having a snowball fight

• A sled ride down a hill

• A family celebrating Christmas

What does the Giver's favorite memory show Jonas that was different from life in the community?

• In the memory, children talk back to their parents

• In the memory, grandparents were part of their grandchildren's lives

• In the memory, there are celebrations

• In the memory, the family has two children

What does Jonas throw away?

• His tunic

• The pill for his stirrings

• His breakfast

• A book of rules

Jonas is upset when his friends play _____.

• Checkers

• Tag

• Football

• War

Which baby twin does Jonas's father release?

• The bigger one

• The smaller one

• The younger one

• The weaker one

What was the name of the previous Receiver, who failed at her task?

• Rosemary

• Opal

• Lily

• Ruth