Memory Transmission in The Giver

In Chapter 10 of 'The Giver', Jonas begins his training as the Receiver of Memory. He arrives at the House of the Old with Fiona, feeling nervous about the changes in their lives. Jonas enters the annex, where he meets the current Receiver, an Elder who explains the significance of Jonas's new role. The Elder shares the burden of holding the community's memories and begins transmitting the first memory of snow to Jonas, marking the start of his journey into understanding the past and the world beyond their community.

What change in the community does Jonas discuss with Fiona?

• The new rules for playing games

• The new color of their houses

• The new nameplates on their bicycles

• The new uniforms for school

Why are the doors in the annex locked?

• To maintain silence

• To prevent theft

• To ensure the Receiver's privacy

• To keep the room warm

How does the female attendant show respect to Jonas?

• By giving him a gift

• By bowing to him

• By offering him a seat

• By standing when he enters

What is the Elder's role in the community?

• The Chief of Police

• The Receiver of Memory

• The Head Teacher

• The Mayor

What happened to the previous selection for the Receiver of Memory?

• It was a great success

• It was postponed

• It failed ten years ago

• It was never attempted

What does the Elder say he will transmit to Jonas?

• His personal memories

• Memories of his family

• Memories of the whole world

• Memories of the community

What concept does Jonas struggle to understand?

• The idea of community rules

• The notion of family

• The concept of time

• The idea of snow

What analogy does the Elder use to describe the transmission of memories?

• Climbing a mountain

• Swimming in a river

• Flying in the sky

• Going downhill through snow on a sled

What is Jonas instructed to do before receiving the first memory?

• Lie face down on the bed

• Stand up

• Sit on the floor

• Close his eyes and meditate

What is the first memory that the Elder plans to transmit to Jonas?

• The memory of rain

• The memory of snow

• The memory of sunshine

• The memory of wind