The Giver Ch. 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.

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

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

What did Jonas realize about the memories?

• They are meant to be shared with everyone.

• They are meant to be kept secret.

• They are meant to be given to him to gain wisdom.

• They are meant to be forgotten.

Why can't everyone have the memories, according to The Giver?

• Because it would make everyone happy.

• Because it would make everyone burdened and pained.

• Because it would make everyone wise.

• Because it would make everyone forgetful.

What did the phrase "Back and back and back" mean to Jonas?

• That things could be changed.

• That things could not be changed.

• That things were humorous.

• That things were meaningless.

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 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