Exploring Chapter 18 of The Giver

In Chapter 18 of 'The Giver', Jonas and the Giver discuss the concept of release, focusing on the previous failure involving Rosemary, the former Receiver. The Giver shares the story of Rosemary's training, her request for release, and the subsequent impact on the community. Jonas expresses concerns about his own future and the potential consequences for the community if he were to be lost.

What does Jonas ask the Giver about at the beginning of their conversation?

• The rules of the community

• The concept of release

• The meaning of love

• The previous Receiver

Why is the Giver not permitted to request his own release?

• The new Receiver is not yet trained

• He has not completed his training

• He has too many memories

• It is against the community rules

Who was the previous Receiver before Jonas?

• Fiona

• Lily

• Caleb

• Rosemary

What was Rosemary's initial reaction to her training?

• She was eager and excited

• She was indifferent

• She was scared and hesitant

• She was angry

What kind of memories did the Giver first transfer to Rosemary?

• Happy memories

• Painful memories

• Memories of love

• Neutral memories

What was the first painful memory the Giver transferred to Rosemary?

• Loneliness

• Physical pain

• Loss of a child

• Hunger

What does Jonas worry about if he were to be lost in the river?

• The memories would be lost

• The community would lose a Receiver

• The community would gain the memories

• The Giver would be sad

What does the Giver suggest he could do if Jonas were lost?

• Leave the community

• Train a new Receiver

• Help the community with the memories

• Request his own release

Why was Rosemary's release a disaster for the community?

• The community lost a Receiver

• The memories returned to the people

• The Giver was devastated

• The community experienced grief

What advice does the Giver give Jonas at the end of their conversation?

• Train harder

• Share memories with others

• Request release if needed

• Stay away from the river