Font size
WorksheetsThe Giver: Chapters 9-18
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
After being selected as the Receiver of Memory, how do the Community members view Jonas?
They are excited to talk to him about his job and what it means
They distance themselves from him because the Receiver works alone and in private
They throw a party to celebrate his exciting placement
They turn against him and start to bully him for being different
Which rule of being "Receiver of Memory" stands out most to Jonas?
You may not apply for release
You are exempt from rudeness
You may lie
No dream telling
Jonas is trained in an annex. What is significant about the place he trains.
It shows that he's separated/removed from the others
It's at the center of town to show its importance
It shows people don't care about the Receiver so they give him a crummy room
It is on the edge next to a cliff
The Giver tells Jonas "my job is to transmit to you all the memories I have within me." By this he means...
His memories from his life
The history of the Community
The future of the Community
The past history that has been taken away
Jonas is most shocked that the Giver has the ability to...
Have books
Have a spouse
Apply for release
Turn off the speaker
What other changes does the first memory of snow, sled, and hill teach Jonas about?
Climate control
Release
Genetic engineering
Sameness
The Giver introduces Jonas to pain in the form of physical pain first. Based on the book, which statement is most accurate about the Giver's viewpoint around pain.
Mental pain is easier to process than physical pain
Physical pain is easier to process than mental pain
Mental pain and physical pain are equally difficult to process
It's very easy to survive pain as long as you have someone to share it with
In Chapter 12, Jonas learns the Community once had color but it was taken away. Without color, what else is taken away?
Choices
Pain
Emotions
Relationships
Jonas fails to share his new awareness/new memories with Asher, Lily, and Father. Why?
To give and receive memories, both parties need to be willing
They do not have the ability to give and receive memories
They do receive the memories, but it doesn't make sense to them
They get mad at him for trying to do so
As Jonas receives more memories, how does his place in the Community change?
He becomes more separate and alone
He becomes a leader people look up to
He becomes an Elder who makes decisions
He becomes hated for his special honor
Why are the Givers and Receivers so honored in the Community?
They make rules
They save people from pain
They answer questions about the past
They read books and store history
The Giver mentions that he is not as old as he appears. What does this tell readers about the job of "Receiver of Memory."
It is a magical job with special powers
It is incredibly stressful and hard work
Receivers have to work for a very long time
He is a time traveler.
The Community has some similarities to Camp 14 (North Korean penal camp). Which of the following would NOT be a similarity.
Families are arranged
They don't know what love is
Little/no knowledge of the outside world
Cruel and unusual punishments for breaking the rules
Jonas accidentally shares a memory with Gabriel and he "decided not to tell." This shows readers that Jonas is getting comfortable with...
Lying
Precision of language
Rule breaking
Fighting
Which of the following is best symbolized by the color red?
Calm
Nature
Passion
Royalty
Jonas begins to question Sameness and desires choices. How does the Giver defend the lack of freedom in the Community?
It helps to make sure everything runs properly.
It prevents people from making wrong choices.
It is constitutionally required by the Elders.
He is scared of returning to the Dark Ages.
What mental pain does Jonas receive first?
Warfare
Loss and neglect
Heartbreak
Injustice
Jonas sees red as positive (from the sled). Which of these memories changes his view of the color red?
The war memory
The poaching memory
The broken bone memory
The love memory
Jonas is able to transmit a memory to Gabriel. This foreshadows that...
They are brothers
Gabriel could be a future receiver
Jonas is going to get in trouble
The Giver will also give memories to Gabriel
What memory does the Giver provide to Jonas to spare him from the mental pain?
Joy
Love
Excitement
A party
Which word best explains Jonas' changing feelings towards his Community and his new knowledge that it is not as good as he once believed?
Automacity
Disillusionment
Satire
Rebellion
The difference between feelings and emotions are...
Feelings are lasting, emotions fade quickly
Feelings are powerful, emotions are weak
Feelings are positive, emotions are negative
Feelings are surface level, emotions are deeper
During the unscheduled holiday, Jonas sees the game of War in a new light. His reaction can best be described
PTSD
Panic attack
Anger
Depression
After learning of Love, Jonas decides to stop taking his pill. How will this impact Jonas in a larger sense?
He will be able to see the colors permanently.
He will be able to have his own family unit.
He will be able to make choices such as what kind of clothing he wants to wear.
His emotions will be stronger and further change how he feels about the Community.
In Chapter 18, we learn about the failure of Rosemary 10 years ago. What error did the Giver make during her training?
He breaks the rules and she is punished for it
He transmits mental pain first, overwhelming her
He transmits physical pain first, scaring her
He is too verbally harsh on her so she runs away
