Jonas's Journey in The Giver

In Chapter 9, Jonas experiences a sense of apartness after being selected for a unique role in his community. His interactions with his friend Asher and his family reveal subtle changes in their relationships. At home, Jonas receives a folder with instructions for his new role as the Receiver of Memory, which includes surprising rules such as the ability to lie. As he contemplates these rules, Jonas grapples with the potential impact on his life and relationships.

How does Jonas feel after the Chief Elder's announcement?

• Confused and lost

• Separate and different

• Happy and content

• Excited and eager

What does Jonas notice about his friend Asher after the ceremony?

• Asher is more talkative

• Asher seems hesitant

• Asher is indifferent

• Asher is angry

What is the family's reaction to Jonas's new role?

• They are indifferent

• They are disappointed

• They are proud

• They are confused

What happened to the previous Receiver of Memory?

• She succeeded

• She was never seen again

• She became a leader

• She left the community

What surprises Jonas about the contents of his folder?

• It is filled with detailed instructions

• It is almost empty

• It contains a map

• It has a letter from the Chief Elder

Which rule particularly troubles Jonas?

• The rule about dream-telling

• The rule about medication

• The rule about lying

• The rule about rudeness

What is Jonas exempted from according to the rules?

• Following the community's schedule

• Participating in ceremonies

• Rules governing rudeness

• Attending school

What does Jonas realize about the rule allowing him to lie?

• It is a mistake

• It is a common rule for everyone

• It is a test of his honesty

• It might be unique to him

What does Jonas consider asking an adult about?

• Their past assignments

• Whether they lie

• Their opinion on the Chief Elder

• Their favorite memory

What does Jonas fear about the rule allowing him to lie?

• That others might have the same rule

• That it will be revoked

• That it will isolate him

• That it will be difficult to follow