Jonas and the Receiver's Role

In Chapter 8 of 'The Giver', the Chief Elder apologizes to Jonas and his family for the anxiety caused during the ceremony. Jonas is selected as the new Receiver of Memory, a highly honored position in the community. The Chief Elder explains the importance of this role and the failure of the previous selection. She lists the qualities required for the Receiver, including intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom, and the capacity to see beyond. Jonas recalls an experience with an apple that hints at his unique ability. The audience supports Jonas, but he feels apprehensive about his future. The chapter highlights the community's emphasis on perfection and the shame associated with failure.

What does the Chief Elder do after the main ceremony?

• She leaves the stage.

• She assigns Jonas a new role.

• She apologizes to Jonas and his family.

• She announces a new law.

Why is the audience astonished during the ceremony?

• The Chief Elder makes a mistake.

• The ceremony is canceled.

• Jonas is assigned a common role.

• Jonas is selected as the new Receiver of Memory.

What is unique about the role of the Receiver in the community?

• It requires no training.

• It is the most honored position.

• Multiple Receivers exist at a time.

• It is a temporary position.

What is the role of the Receiver in the community?

• To train their own successor

• To lead community ceremonies

• To make all community decisions

• To enforce community laws

What does Jonas notice in the audience during the ceremony?

• A large banner with his name.

• A young girl with a red dress.

• An old man with pale eyes like his own.

• A group of children playing.

Why was the selection of the new Receiver critically important?

• The previous Receiver retired.

• The last selection was a failure.

• The community needed a change.

• The Chief Elder wanted a new assistant.

What does the Chief Elder say about the last selection of the Receiver?

• It was a great success.

• It was a minor issue.

• It was too painful to remember.

• It was celebrated by everyone.

Which quality is NOT listed by the Chief Elder as necessary for the Receiver?

• Bravery

• Wisdom

• Integrity

• Intelligence

What does the Chief Elder say about the capacity to see beyond?

• It is well understood by everyone.

• It is a common ability in the community.

• Even she does not fully understand it.

• It is not important for the Receiver.

What incident does Jonas recall that relates to the capacity to see beyond?

• A conversation with his friend.

• A book he read last year.

• An apple changing before his eyes.

• A bird flying in the sky.