The Giver Chapters 16-17

In Chapter 16, what new memory does The Giver share with Jonas?

• a. A memory of a birthday party
• b. A memory of a wedding
• c. A memory of a family Christmas celebration
• d. A memory of a graduation ceremony

What new emotion does Jonas experience for the first time in the memory of the Christmas celebration?

• a. Joy
• b. Love
• c. Nostalgia
• d. Excitement

What does Jonas ask his parents after experiencing the memory of love?

• a. If they love him
• b. If they have ever felt love
• c. If love is allowed in their community
• d. If they can celebrate Christmas

How do Jonas's parents respond to his question about love?

• a. They are confused and dismiss the concept of love as meaningless.
• b. They admit that they love him but are not supposed to talk about it.
• c. They tell him that love is a dangerous and forbidden emotion.
• d. They agree to start expressing love openly.

What does Jonas learn about family units in other communities from a memory he receives?

• a. Family units are more lenient in other communities.
• b. Family units in other communities have grandparents living with them.
• c. Family units in other communities are chosen based on personality traits.
• d. Family units in other communities are larger than those in his community.

In Chapter 17, what game do Jonas's friends play that upsets him?

• a. A game of war
• b. A game about starvation
• c. A game about releasing people
• d. A game about punishing rule-breakers

Why does Jonas refuse to play the war game with his friends?

• a. He is afraid of getting hurt.
• b. He has experienced the true horrors of war through memories.
• c. He believes that playing war games is disrespectful to The Giver.
• d. He is concerned that the game will bring back painful memories.

In Chapter 17, what does Jonas realize about the community's rules and regulations?

• a. They are necessary to maintain order and safety.
• b. They have robbed the community of important experiences and emotions.
• c. They are arbitrary and have no real purpose.
• d. They are designed to control the community and keep people powerless.

How does Jonas's relationship with his friends and family change in Chapters 16-17?

• a. He becomes closer to them.
• b. He feels more protective of them.
• c. He starts to distance himself from them.
• d. He becomes more assertive and outspoken.

What does Jonas decide he must do in response to the community's lack of love and other deep emotions?

• a. Convince the community to change its ways
• b. Leave the community and find a better place to live
• c. Share his memories with others to help them understand
• d. Accept the community's way of life and focus on his role as Receiver of Memory