The Giver - Chapter 22 & 23

Why did Jonas bring Gabe with him on his escape from the community?

• The Giver asked Jonas to take Gabe in order to protect him.

• Jonas's father revealed that Gabe was going to be released the next morning. Jonas now understands what "release" really means.

• In order to give the memories back to the community, Gabe had to be taken Elsewhere.

What does Jonas stop to look in wonder at?

• The beauty of nature -- the birds, deer, and wildflowers

• The plane from the community flying overhead

• The picture of Fiona in his pocket

At the end of Chapter 22, what is Jonas afraid of?

• He is afraid he won't be able to save Gabriel.

• He is afraid that he will starve or freeze to death.

• He is afraid of the hills.

What do Jonas's words and actions toward Gabriel tell you about his character?

• Jonas is selfish.

• Jonas has feelings of anger toward Gabe.

• Jonas understands what it means to love someone.

• Jonas is motivated by revenge against those who wished to hurt Gabriel.

Please identify what has happened to Jonas.

• Jonas is now too far away, so the memories the Giver gave him have returned to the community.

• He realizes that he wishes he had gone a different route because of the snowy conditions.

• Jonas recognizes that someone nearby is stealing the memories the Giver had given him.

"Warming himself ever so briefly had shaken away the lethargy..." -- what does this mean about Jonas?

• he started to feel increasingly tired and discouraged

• the brief warmth restored his energy and enthusiasm for the journey

• he stopped feeling like he was lost.

What does Jonas find waiting for him at the top of the hill?

• a sled

• a new bicycle

• a house with twinkling lights