Exploring Chapter 19 of The Giver

Why was Jonas interested in the release ceremony?

• He wanted to become a Giver.

• He wanted to see Gabriel.

• His father was releasing a twin.

• He was curious about the ceremony.

What does The Giver tell Jonas he can do as the receiver?

• Watch a recording of the ceremony.

• Participate in the ceremony.

• Release a child himself.

• Stop the ceremony.

Where does the release ceremony take place?

• In Jonas's house.

• In the community center.

• In a small windowless room.

• In a large hall.

What does Jonas's father do to the smaller twin?

• He comforts the baby.

• He sings to the baby.

• He gives the baby to an assistant.

• He injects the baby with a syringe.

How does Jonas react when he sees the baby’s limbs go limp?

• He is confused.

• He smiles.

• He laughs.

• He stares in shock.

What does Jonas realize about his father after watching the ceremony?

• His father is a teacher.

• His father is a Giver.

• His father has killed the new child.

• His father is a hero.

What does The Giver reveal about Rosemary's release?

• She was saved by The Giver.

• She ran away.

• She chose to inject herself.

• She was forced to be released.

What does Jonas feel after understanding the true meaning of release?

• Indifference

• Terrible pain

• Relief

• Joy

What have readers likely figured out about 'release' before Jonas?

• It is a form of punishment.

• It is a journey to another place.

• It is a promotion.

• It is death.

Why did Rosemary ask for death?

• She wanted to become a Giver.

• She was forced to do so.

• She wanted to escape the miseries of humankind.

• She was tired of living.