The Giver - Chapter 14 (Think Ink & Quiz)

What is different about this memory compared to others? Read the following excerpt from the text and underline or highlight ALL of the parts of this text that foreshadow the outcome of the ride.

What is the meaning of the word "invigorating" as it is used on page 136 in the context of "...looking forward to the breathtaking slide down through the invigorating air."?

• causing one to feel drained

• making one feel stronger or more energetic

• creating a sense of fear

• inducing a state of confusion

Explain the statement, "They have never known pain." How does this go beyond physical pain?

Why does the community not have the memories of the past?

• They don't want everyone to have to be burdened with the suffering.
• They don't want the community to have wisdom.
• They don't trust the community to have the memories.
• They don't want anyone in the community to leave and go Elsewhere.

Younger partner: What is the meaning of the word "assuage" as it is used on page 139? ("It was not enough to assuage the pain that Jonas was beginning, now, to know.")

• to increase

• to alleviate

• to ignore

• to intensify

How does Jonas's new understanding of the world (gained through the memories) impact his understanding of his community?

Why is the term "back and back and back" becoming ominous to Jonas?

• It reminds him of a past trauma

• It signifies a repetitive negative event

• It is associated with a dangerous task

• It has no specific meaning to him

What happens when a birthmother has twins? What questions does Jonas have?

What is the meaning of the word placidly as it is used on page 143 when it says, "After all this extra time I've put in with him," Father said one evening after Gabriel had been bathed and was lying, for the moment, hugging his hippo placidly in the small crib that had replaced the basket...?

• angrily

• peacefully

• sadly

• excitedly

What is going well with Gabriel? What is going not so well? How does Father feel about it?