Jonas's Battlefield Memories and Lessons

In this chapter of 'The Giver', Jonas enters the annex to meet The Giver, who is in pain. Jonas offers to help and takes on The Giver's pain by experiencing a memory of warfare. In the memory, Jonas finds himself in a battlefield, witnessing the horrors of war and a wounded boy's plea for water. Overwhelmed by the experience, Jonas returns to reality, and The Giver apologizes for the pain he has caused.

What does Jonas realize upon entering the annex room?

• It is a day he will be sent away.

• The room is empty.

• The Giver is happy.

• He forgot something important.

What does Jonas offer to do for The Giver?

• Read him a story.

• Bring him food.

• Take some of his pain.

• Clean the room.

What does Jonas experience when he enters the memory?

• A peaceful garden.

• A sunny beach.

• A noisy, smoke-filled place.

• A quiet library.

What surrounds Jonas in the battlefield memory?

• Groaning men and a wild-eyed horse.

• A bustling city.

• A quiet forest.

• A calm river.

What does the wounded boy ask Jonas for?

• Food.

• Help to stand.

• A blanket.

• Water.

What happens to the boy after Jonas gives him water?

• He starts singing.

• He stands up and walks away.

• He thanks Jonas and smiles.

• His head falls back and he becomes silent.

What does Jonas learn about through the memory?

• The beauty of nature.

• The meaning of warfare.

• The importance of friendship.

• The joy of music.

How does The Giver react after Jonas returns to reality?

• He offers Jonas a gift.

• He looks away and asks for forgiveness.

• He starts laughing.

• He smiles and congratulates Jonas.