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🎯✔️ Chapter 10-13 Questions

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1.

Chapter 10:

“All of those things were in this spacious room, though each was slightly different from those in his own dwelling. The fabrics on the upholstered chairs and sofa were slightly thicker and more luxurious; the table legs were not straight like those at home, but slender and curved, with a small carved decoration at the foot. The bed, in an alcove at the far end of the room, was draped with a splendid cloth embroidered over its entire surface with intricate designs. 

“But the most conspicuous difference was the books. In his own dwelling, there were the necessary reference volumes that each household contained… And the Book of Rules, of course.

“The books in his own dwelling were the only books that Jonas had ever seen. He had never known that other books existed. 

“But this room’s walls were completely covered by bookcases, filled, which reached to the ceiling. There must have been hundreds — perhaps thousands — of books, their titles embossed in shiny letters.” 


What is the best meaning of “conspicuous” as it is used in this passage?

a)

something that blends in

b)

something that stands out

c)

something that is easy to ignore

d)

something that is difficult to find

2.

Chapter 10:

“All of those things were in this spacious room, though each was slightly different from those in his own dwelling. The fabrics on the upholstered chairs and sofa were slightly thicker and more luxurious; the table legs were not straight like those at home, but slender and curved, with a small carved decoration at the foot. The bed, in an alcove at the far end of the room, was draped with a splendid cloth embroidered over its entire surface with intricate designs. 

“But the most conspicuous difference was the books. In his own dwelling, there were the necessary reference volumes that each household contained… And the Book of Rules, of course.

“The books in his own dwelling were the only books that Jonas had ever seen. He had never known that other books existed. 

“But this room’s walls were completely covered by bookcases, filled, which reached to the ceiling. There must have been hundreds — perhaps thousands — of books, their titles embossed in shiny letters.” 

Consider the setting described in the passage. What does this reveal about The Receiver?

a)

The Receiver dislikes decoration.

b)

The Receiver has no use for furniture.

c)

The Receiver has access to knowledge others do not.

d)

The Receiver lives in a dwelling identical to others in the community.

3.

Chapter 10:

Based on pages 99-100, why is The Receiver going to transmit the memory of snow to Jonas?

a)

to show how much smarter he is than Jonas

b)

to scare Jonas away from becoming the next Receiver

c)

to help Jonas understand the feeling that sledding produces

d)

to help Jonas explain the memory to others when he gets home

4.

Chapter 10:

What does the Receiver’s decision to turn off the speaker before giving Jonas a memory reveal about the nature of memories?

a)

Memories are considered dangerous.

b)

Memories are sometimes embarrassing.

c)

Memories are only for a select group of people.

d)

Memories are only available in the Hall of Open Records.

5.

Chapter 11:

Which statement best describes the way that The Receiver shares his memories with Jonas?

a)

by reading aloud from old books

b)

through skin-to-skin contact

c)

through interactive films

d)

by telling stories

6.

Chapter 11:

“It wasn’t a practical thing, so it became obsolete when we went to Sameness.”

What is the best meaning of “obsolete” as it is used in the following sentence?

a)

essential

b)

distracting

c)

required

d)

unnecessary

7.

Chapter 11:

“One part of his consciousness knew that he was still lying there, on the bed, in the Annex room. Yet another, separate part of his being was upright now, in a sitting position, and beneath him he could feel that he was not on the soft decorated bedcovering at all, but rather seated on a flat, hard surface. His hands now held (though at the same time they were still motionless at his sides) a rough, damp rope. And he could see, though his eyes were closed. He could see a bright, whirling torrent of crystals in the air around him, and he could see them gather on the backs of his hands, like cold fur.”


What is the purpose of the imagery in the above passage? Imagery is where an author creates a picture with their words that you can see in your head.

a)

to teach The Giver what snow is

b)

to teach the reader what snow is

c)

to show what Jonas is experiencing in real life

d)

to show that the snowstorm is happening in Jonas’s mind

8.

Chapter 11:

“‘It hurt a lot,’ Jonas said, ‘but I’m glad you gave it to me. It was interesting. And now I understand better, what it meant, that there would be pain.’ The man didn’t respond. He sat silently for a second. Finally he said, ‘Get up, now. It’s time for you to go home.’” 


What does the passage reveal about the current Receiver?

a)

The Receiver is relieved to pass his pain onto Jonas.

b)

The Receiver appreciates Jonas’s fascination with feeling pain.

c)

The Receiver knows Jonas doesn’t really understand what pain is.

d)

The Receiver is relieved that Jonas now knows what it means to feel pain.

9.

Chapter 12-13:

“This time it was not a fleeting impression. This time the sled had — and continued to have, as he blinked, and stared at it again — that same mysterious quality that the apple had had so briefly.”


What is the best meaning of “fleeting” as it is used in the following sentence?

a)

distracting

b)

fading

c)

gleaming

d)

lasting

10.

Chapter 12-13:

“Jonas listened. He was very aware of his own admonition not to discuss his training. But it would have been impossible, anyway. There was no way to describe to his friends what he had experienced there in the Annex room. How could you describe a sled without describing a hill and snow; and how could you describe a hill and snow to someone who had never felt height or wind or that feathery, magical cold? 

Even trained for years as they all had been in precision of language, what words could you use which would give another the experience of sunshine? 

So it was easy for Jonas to be still and to listen.”

Which statement best paraphrases (summarizes) Jonas’s realization in the passage?

a)

He can’t explain what he’s learning to his friends because they’re only interested in their own jobs.

b)

He can’t explain what he’s learning to his friends because they wouldn’t understand it.

c)

He wants to tell his friends what he’s learning even though he isn’t allowed to.

d)

He wants to share his passion with others in order to inspire them.

11.

Chapter 12-13:

Which sentence best explains Jonas’s point of view toward dealing with pain?

a)

But you have to suffer like that all the time

b)

You described for me that the failure of the last new Receiver released painful memories to the community.

c)

What is it that makes you suffer so much?

d)

If you gave some of it to me, maybe your pain would be less.

12.

Chapter 12-13:

“‘He might make wrong choices.’ 

‘Oh.’ Jonas was silent for a minute. ‘Oh, I see what you mean. It wouldn’t matter for a newchild’s toy. But later it does matter, doesn’t it? We don’t dare to let people make choices of their own.’  ‘Not safe?’ The Giver suggested. 

‘Definitely not safe,’ Jonas said with certainty. ‘What if they were allowed to choose their own mate? And chose wrong? Or what if,’ he went on, almost laughing at the absurdity, ‘they chose their own jobs?’  ‘Frightening, isn’t it?’ The Giver said. 

Jonas chuckled. ‘Very frightening. I can’t even imagine it. We really have to protect people from wrong choices.’ 

‘It’s safer.’ 

‘Yes,’ Jonas agreed. ‘Much safer.’

What does this passage reveal about Jonas’s point of view regarding personal choice?

a)

Jonas thinks choice should be allowed.

b)

Jonas thinks choice is dangerous.

c)

Jonas thinks choice is important.

d)

Jonas thinks choice is annoying.