The Giver Chapters 9-16

Front

Why can’t the community have choices?

Back

They might make a mistake and choose wrong.

Front

What red things has Jonas seen so far?

Back

Fiona's hair, an apple, books, and a sled.

Front

What was the first memory the Receiver gave to Jonas?

Back

Snow.

Front

How did Jonas calm down Gabriel?

Back

He gave him a happy memory.

Front

Why did Jonas feel that love would be risky?

Back

The community would fall apart.

Front

What is the role of the Receiver in the community?

Back

To hold all the memories of the past and advise the community.

Front

What does Jonas learn about color?

Back

He learns that color is a part of life that the community has chosen to eliminate.

Front

What is the significance of the apple in the story?

Back

The apple represents Jonas's first experience of seeing color and the beginning of his awakening.

Front

How does Jonas's perception of the community change?

Back

He begins to see the limitations and sacrifices made for sameness.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the term 'Sameness' mean in the context of the story?

Back

A principle in the community that eliminates differences to ensure uniformity.