The Giver, Chapter 19

Why was Jonas asking about release?

• Because he was curious about the process.

• Because his father was releasing a newchild.

• Because he wanted to be released.

• Because he wanted to watch the ceremony.

What does Jonas's father have to do with the twins?

• He has to name them.

• He has to select one and release the other.

• He has to adopt them.

• He has to take care of both.

Why can't there be two identical people around, according to The Giver?

• It would be too expensive.

• It would be confusing.

• It would be against the rules.

• It would be dangerous.

Why are children not allowed to watch the release?

• It is too dangerous.

• It is very private.

• It is too complicated.

• It is against the rules.

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What new information does The Giver tell Jonas about the release ceremonies?

• They are performed by The Giver.

• They are recorded and kept in the Hall of Closed Records.

• They are open to the public.

• They are performed in secret locations.

What does Jonas see on the video screen before the recording starts?

• A blank face with zig-zag lines.

• A picture of the twins.

• A list of names.

• A countdown timer.

Where had Jonas seen the scale before?

• At his home.

• At the Nurturing Center.

• At school.

• At the Hall of Closed Records.

What did Jonas's father say to the newchild while injecting the liquid?

• This won't hurt at all.

• I know it hurts, little guy.

• Be quiet.

• Watch.

What did Jonas's father do after injecting the liquid?

• He cleaned the newchild

• He weighed the newchild

• He dropped the syringe into a waste receptacle

• He handed the newchild to his assistant

What did Jonas's father do to the newchild after the injection?

• He cleaned him up and made him comfy

• He weighed him again

• He handed him to Jonas

• He wrapped him in a blanket