The Giver Chapter Questions

Using the quote from Chapter 10 below, please select the definition of the underlined word.

• very complicated or detailed

• simple, uncluttered

• beautiful, pleasant to look at

What memory does the Giver first give to Jonas to ease his heavy load?

• The memory of the apple.

• The memory of his spouse.

• The memory of a sunburn.

• The sled memory.

The characteristics for a Receiver of Memory are intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom and the capacity to...

• think critically.

• use precise language.

• see beyond.

• see the basics.

What indicates the highest level of disgrace in Jonas's community?

• not being allowed to be part of a family unit

• your name not being spoken again

• wearing a badge of dishonor

• sitting in the corner during family meal

What is the downside of Jonas's new position?

• Pressure

• Isolation

• Lack of sleep

• Pressure

What was not a rule on Jonas' sheet of instructions?

• Never keep secrets.

• You may lie.

• You cannot apply for release.

• You can be rude.

What realization does Jonas have in Chapter 9? (It is an Ah-ha moment...)

• He wonders if everyone is secretly a Receiver

• He wonders if who his birth mother is

• He wonders if everyone is lying

• He wonders if Lily will be the next receiver

Why was Jonas so surprised to see all the books in the office?

• He didn't think the Giver would like to read.

• He hated reading.

• He’d never seen a book.

• Only young children read books.

What does The Receiver encourage Jonas to do during the training process?

• drink plenty of water to stay hydrated

• apply for medication to help with the intense pain from training

• ask any questions that will help him understand the job

• get enough sleep to stay energized for the job

What is the second memory The Giver gives Jonas, and does not reveal the name of it?

• Sunshine.

• Swimming.

• Rain.

• Moonlight.