The Giver Ch. 13-19 Quiz

Why does Jonas struggle with the idea of Sameness?

• He doesn't understand why things NEED to be different.

• He believes that people should have the freedom to make choices.

• The Giver tells him it is necessary for order.

• He likes the idea of everyone being the same.

Which painful memory has Jonas NOT received?

• Falling from a sled and breaking a leg

• Hunger/ starvation

• War

• Drowning in the river

Why doesn't The Giver let Jonas have the relief-of-pain medication?

• It's part of Jonas's training as Receiver.

• He wants Jonas to suffer.

• Jonas refuses to let him.

• He no longer has the ability to take memories back.

How does Jonas comfort Gabriel at night?

• He sings to him.

• He transmits a happy memory.

• He rocks him to sleep.

• He tells him stories.

What war-related memory does The Giver share with Jonas?

• A battle on a frozen lake

• A general making a speech

• A battlefield where soldiers are injured and dying

• A city being bombed

What is The Giver's FAVORITE memory, the one he transmits to Jonas?

• A birthday party

• A wedding

• A day at the beach

• A family gathering for Christmas

How does Jonas react to the concept of love?

• He wishes his family could experience it.

• He believes it is too dangerous for society.

• He is confused and rejects the idea.

• He thinks it should be replaced with Sameness.

How does Jonas's family react when he asks if they love him?

• They say, "Of course we love you!"

• They hug and comfort him.

• They tell him love is an imprecise word and should not be used.

• They get angry with him.

Why does Jonas feel uncomfortable when the children play war?

• He remembers the painful war memory The Giver shared.

• He is afraid they will hurt each other.

• He dislikes games in general.

• He doesn't understand the game's rules.

What happened to Rosemary, the previous Receiver-in-Training?

• She ran away from the community.

• She completed training but lost her memories.

• She tried to overthrow the community's rules.

• She requested to be released.