Exploring Chapter 12 of The Giver

In Chapter 12 of 'The Giver', Jonas experiences a recurring dream of a snow-covered hill. At school, he listens to his peers discuss their training but cannot share his own experiences. He notices a change in Fiona's hair, a phenomenon he calls 'seeing beyond'. Jonas discusses this with the Giver, who explains that Jonas is beginning to see the color red, a concept lost in their society's pursuit of sameness. The Giver shares memories to help Jonas understand colors and their significance.

What does Jonas's father wish for during the morning meal?

• That Gabriel would stop crying

• That Jonas would have more dreams

• That Gabriel would sleep soundly

• That Jonas would share his dreams

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What recurring dream does Jonas have?

• Sliding down a snow-covered hill

• Walking through a forest

• Swimming in a river

• Flying over the community

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Why does Jonas feel isolated at school?

• He is not good at sports

• He has no friends

• He cannot discuss his training

• He dislikes his classes

What does Fiona reveal about the discipline wand?

• It is used for punishing animals

• It is only used on small children

• It is used on both the old and small children

• It is used for training new 12s

What change does Jonas notice in Fiona?

• Her hair

• Her height

• Her voice

• Her eyes

What does Jonas call the phenomenon he experiences?

• Hearing beyond

• Feeling beyond

• Seeing beyond

• Smelling beyond

What color does Jonas begin to see?

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

What does the Giver say about the community's choice regarding color?

• They chose to keep all colors

• They chose to keep only red

• They chose to eliminate all colors

• They chose to keep only blue

What does Jonas find fascinating about the memories?

• The colors

• The people

• The places

• The wisdom

What memory does the Giver give Jonas to help him understand colors?

• A sunset

• A rainbow

• A painting

• A flower garden