The Giver, Chapter 14

What was different about the hill in Jonas's memory compared to before?

• It was less steep and covered in thick snow.

• It was steeper and the snow was not falling as thickly.

• It was the same as before.

• It was covered in green grass.

How did Jonas feel when the sled first moved forward?

• Terrified

• Indifferent

• Delighted

• Angry

What injury did Jonas sustain during the sled ride?

• A broken arm

• A twisted leg and scraped face

• A bruised shoulder

• A cut on his hand

What did Jonas ask for after experiencing the pain?

• Water

• Food

• Relief-of-pain

• A blanket

What was Jonas's father's reaction to Jonas being quiet at the evening meal?

• He ignored him.

• He asked if something was wrong and offered medication.

• He scolded him.

• He left the room.

Why did Jonas refuse the medication offered by his father?

• He didn't trust his father.

• He didn't like taking medication.

• The rules prohibited medication for anything related to his training.

• He was not in pain anymore.

What did Jonas feel when he realized that others have never known pain?

• Happy

• Desperately lonely

• Excited

• Indifferent

What did The Giver say was the purpose of holding painful memories?

• To make people suffer

• To give wisdom

• To entertain the Committee of Elders

• To punish the community

What was the strongest memory that The Giver mentioned?

• A beautiful sunset

• A brisk sail on a blue-green lake

• Hunger

• A meadow dotted with yellow wildflowers

Why did the Committee of Elders seek The Giver's advice?

• To increase the rate of births

• To decrease the population

• To find new entertainment

• To build new houses