The Giver Chapters 14-16

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 ripped his pants.

• He broke his neck.

• He broke his leg.

What did Jonas ask The Giver when he woke from his dream?

• To receive a memory of death.
• To be relieved of pain.
• To be taken home because his bicycle was damaged.
• To be released.

Why did Jonas feel desperately lonely when he was in his room?

• He realized that he has not seen his friends in over a month.
• He realized he was from another world.
• He realized that no one in his family have ever known pain.
• He realized that everyone in the community spoke a different language.

What was the pleasant memory The Giver gave Jonas after very painful memories?

• Flying a kite at the park.
• Eating ice cream during a heat wave.
• Sailing on a lake during sunset.
• Reading a book next to a fireplace.

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?

• No children

• 2 children

• 4 children

• 1 child

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.

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

• Eye color

• 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