The Giver Chapter 14 Questions

At the beginning of chapter 14, Jonas was on a

• sled on top of a hill
• couch reading a book
• skateboard riding to Elsewhere
• boat sailing to Elsewhere

What happened to Jonas when fell off the sled?

• He landed softly on the snow.
• He urinated in his pants.
• He broke his neck.
• He broke his leg.

What was the memory Jonas received from The Giver to remind him of the problems with a larger population?

• Not enough schools
• Not enough jobs
• Pollution
• Starvation

Years ago, how many children did the Elders want the Birthmothers to have but then became a huge problem for the community?

• 6 children
• 2 children
• 4 children
• 1 child

Twin males are going to be born in a month and one will need to be released. What will determine which child will be released?

• Shape of the head
• Length
• Weight
• Response to touch

While Jonas is caring for Gabriel and patting his back, what memory did he accidentally give to the child?

• Memory of war
• Memory of a sled in the snow
• Memory of a sailboat on a lake
• Memory of starvation

What secret is Jonas planning on keeping from the Giver?

• He told Asher about his training.
• He is afraid of pain.
• He gave a memory to Gabriel.
• He isn't sleeping at night.

Jonas is beginning to show independence by....

• Making his own decisions.
• Studying for school.
• Riding his bicycle to and from school.
• Eating dinner with his family unit.

What was Gabriel's problem?

• They wanted to release him.
• He could not crawl.
• He was not sleeping at night.
• He was unable to eat.

Why does the Receiver have to hold all the painful, terrible memories?

• He is mean

• He is greedy

• For him to gain wisdom