The Giver: Chapters 11 and 12

What words did Jonas learn when receiving his first memory (click all that apply)

• Snow

• Sled

• Hill

• Runners

What does the Giver tell Jonas is the reason for the community getting rid of snow?

• The snow was bad for the environment, so they had to get rid of it.

• The snow was really cold and people throughout the community complained about it every year.

• Snow made growing food and transportation difficult.

What does the Giver tell Jonas is the reason for getting rid of hills?

• They made transporting food and other goods difficult.

• They were hard to ride their bikes up.

• Kids were getting themselves hurt riding down the hills on sleds on snowy days.

What is the second memory that The Giver gives to Jonas?

• Moonlight

• Sunlight

• Lightning Bugs

What was the first memory of pain that Jonas received?

• The memory of a broken arm.

• The memory of an infected tooth.

• The memory of a sunburn.

What about Fiona "changed" in chapter 11?

• Her eyes

• Her hair

• Her lips

What does Jonas thinks is happening when things around him "change?"

• He is going crazy

• He is dieing

• He is seeing-beyond

What is the first color that Jonas begins to see?

• Orange

• Green

• Red

• Blue

Why did their people decide to get rid of color when they went to Sameness?

• Because getting rid of color meant they could get rid of certain differences.

• Because getting rid of color meant they wouldn't have to throw away dull produce.

• Because getting rid of color meant they could save money

What memory does The Giver say he is going to give to Jonas to help him understand colors at the end of chapter 12?

• A box of crayons

• A rainbow

• A wildflower field