Exploring Chapter 18 of The Giver

What does The Giver think about when he is in a lot of pain?

• His own release

• His memories

• His family

• The community

Why can't Jonas request release?

• He hasn't completed his training

• It is against the rules

• He doesn't want to

• He is too young

Who was the previous Receiver before Jonas?

• Caleb

• Fiona

• Lily

• Rosemary

What was Rosemary's initial reaction to her training?

• She was scared and hesitant

• She was angry

• She was eager and excited

• She was indifferent

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What kind of memories did The Giver first give to Rosemary?

• Memories of war

• Happy memories

• Memories of hunger

• Painful memories

What did Rosemary request after experiencing painful memories?

• To stop her training

• To receive more happy memories

• To be released

• To leave the community

What was the community's reaction to Rosemary's release?

• They were happy

• They were overwhelmed by the returned memories

• They were indifferent

• They were relieved

What does Jonas fear might happen if he were to fall into the river?

• The Giver would be punished

• The memories he holds would be lost

• The community would forget him

• A new Receiver would be chosen immediately

What does The Giver suggest he might do if Jonas were lost?

• Request his own release

• Stop being The Giver

• Help the community as he helped Jonas

• Leave the community

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

• To continue his training

• To trust the community

• To be brave

• To stay away from the river