The Giver Chapters 10-12 Comprehension Check

What significant change occurred to Jonas and Fiona's bicycles during the night?

• They were given new tires

• The nameplates were removed completely

• The nameplates were replaced with citizen-in-training style

• They were moved to a different parking area

What was unusual about the Annex that Jonas visited?

• It was painted in bright colors

• It had locked doors, which was uncommon in the community

• It was located far from the House of the Old

• It was larger than other buildings

What made the Receiver's living area different from Jonas's dwelling?

• It had no furniture at all

• It contained only a bed and desk

• It had thousands of books covering the walls

• It was much smaller than regular dwellings

How did the Attendant's behavior toward Jonas differ from what he was used to?

• She ignored him completely

• She stood up when he entered, showing unusual respect

• She scolded him for being late

• She made him wait outside

What did the old Receiver say was his main job?

• To tell Jonas stories about his childhood

• To teach Jonas the community rules

• To transmit memories of the whole world to Jonas

• To help Jonas choose his future career

What initial physical sensation does Jonas experience when the Giver first begins transmitting memories to him?

• A warm feeling spreading through his body

• A cold sensation from the old man's hands

• A tingling sensation in his fingers

• A sharp pain in his back

What does Jonas discover about the Giver's memories after experiencing the sled ride?

• The Giver loses the memory completely after sharing it

• The Giver can only share each memory once

• The Giver has thousands of similar memories to share

• The Giver becomes physically stronger after sharing

Why was snow eliminated from their society according to the Giver?

• People didn't enjoy winter activities anymore

• It caused too many accidents

• It made transportation and agriculture difficult

• It consumed too much energy to maintain

What is the significant difference between 'honor' and 'power' that the Giver explains to Jonas?

• Honor is temporary while power is permanent

• Power can change things, but honor is just recognition

• Honor is more valuable than power

• The text doesn't directly explain the difference

How does the Giver strategically structure Jonas's first day of training?

• By starting with painful memories to build resilience

• By beginning with physical sensations only

• By starting with pleasurable memories before introducing pain

• By focusing only on weather-related memories