The Giver - Chapters 6-10

Front

What is Rule #8 in Jonas's Assignment?

Back

You may lie.

Front

What impresses Jonas the most about the Receiver's dwelling?

Back

Jonas is completely in awe of the vast collection of thousands of books.

Front

How is the speaker in the Receiver's room different from those in regular dwellings?

Back

The speaker in the Receiver's room can be turned off.

Front

How does the community respond to the loss of little Caleb?

Back

They hold a Ceremony of Loss together as a whole community.

Front

What feeling does Jonas experience about his place in the community after being selected as Receiver of Memory?

Back

He feels separate.

Front

What is the significance of the Ceremony of Loss in the community?

Back

It is a communal way to mourn and acknowledge the loss of a member.

Front

What does the vast collection of books in the Receiver's dwelling symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes knowledge, wisdom, and the importance of memory.

Front

Why is the ability to turn off the speaker significant for the Receiver?

Back

It allows the Receiver to have privacy and control over their environment.

Front

What does Jonas's feeling of separation indicate about his role in the community?

Back

It indicates that he is becoming aware of deeper emotions and experiences that others do not share.

Front

What does the community's response to loss reveal about their values?

Back

It reveals that they prioritize sameness and collective experiences over individual grief.