The Giver 16-19

What does Jonas experience in the memory that brings him the feeling of love?

• A wedding ceremony

• A birthday party

• A family gathering at Christmas

• A school celebration

After receiving the memory of family and love, what does Jonas ask his parents?

• “Do you remember your grandparents?”

• “Are you proud of me?”

• “Do you love me?”

• “Why do we not celebrate holidays?”

How do Jonas’s parents respond when he asks if they love him?

• They say yes, of course.

• They laugh and say the word is meaningless.

• They give him a hug.

• They report him to the Elders.

What emotion causes Jonas to feel “a little guilty” after stopping his friends’ game?

• Anger

• Sadness

• Pride

• Embarrassment

Why does Jonas feel apart from his friends during their game?

• He thinks they are too childish.

• He now understands real pain and war.

• He wants to be the Giver himself.

• He prefers to study.

How does Asher react when Jonas tries to explain why the game bothers him?

• He listens and agrees.

• He becomes angry.

• He apologizes, confused.

• He tells Jonas to leave.

Why was the previous Receiver, Rosemary, released?

• She broke the rules.

• She requested release.

• She completed her training.

• She was too old.

What happened to the memories when Rosemary was released?

• They were erased.

• They were given back to The Giver.

• They returned to the community.

• They disappeared with her.

What shocking truth does Jonas discover about release?

• It is a reward.

• It is a peaceful sleep.

• It is death by injection.

• It is a trip to Elsewhere.

Why is Chapter 19 a major turning point in Jonas’s development?

• He learns his father was lying to him.

• He decides to become the new Giver.

• He is told he will soon be released.

• He gets angry with The Giver and quits.