The Giver, Chapter 20

Why does The Giver tell Jonas to be quiet?

• So that he can hear the wall speaker.

• Because he needs to notify Jonas's family unit.

• Because no one must hear him cry.

• Because he is angry with Jonas.

What does The Giver say about Fiona's training?

• She is training to become a Receiver.

• She is training to care for the Old.

• She is training to become a leader.

• She is training to be a teacher.

What does The Giver think might be a way to change things?

• To destroy the memories

• To share the memories with the community

• To leave the community

• To talk to the Elders

What does The Giver say will happen if Jonas escapes?

• The community will forget the memories

• The community will bear the burden of the memories

• The memories will be destroyed

• The Elders will take over the memories

What does The Giver say about the memories Jonas has been holding for the community?

• They are not important

• They are few and insignificant

• They are many and significant

• They are easy to bear

What does The Giver no longer see?

• Colors

• Memories

• People

• Dreams

What does Jonas plead The Giver to do?

• Come with him

• Stay behind

• Train a new Receiver

• Forget the memories

What does The Giver say he experienced differently from Jonas?

• Hearing-beyond

• Seeing-beyond

• Feeling-beyond

• Dreaming-beyond

What does Jonas do throughout the school day after planning with The Giver?

• Goes over the plan in his head

• Forgets the plan

• Tells his friends about the plan

• Changes the plan

How will Jonas's parents react to his absence?

• They will be relieved

• They will be irritated but not alarmed

• They will be happy

• They will be indifferent