Exploring Chapters 9-10 of The Giver

The video tutorial covers chapters 8 to 10 of 'The Giver'. Jonas receives his assignment as the Receiver of Memory, a role that fills him with both pride and fear. He learns about the responsibilities and rules associated with his new position, including the ability to ask questions and the prohibition of dream-telling. Jonas reflects on the implications of these rules, particularly the possibility of lying. In Chapter 10, Jonas visits the House of the Old, where he meets the current Receiver and observes the vast collection of books, highlighting the differences from his own community.

What assignment does Jonas receive in Chapter 8?

• Chief Elder

• Nurturer

• Receiver of Memory

• Recreation Director

How does Jonas feel after receiving his assignment?

• Indifferent

• A mix of pride and fear

• Only fearful

• Only proud

What does Jonas's family discuss during the evening meal?

• Lily's volunteer work

• Jonas's new role

• The Chief Elder's speech

• Both Lily's volunteer work and Jonas's new role

What happened to the previous Receiver of Memory?

• She failed and disappeared

• She became the Chief Elder

• She moved to another community

• She succeeded and retired

What is the first rule Jonas reads in his folder?

• You are prohibited from dream telling

• Do not discuss your training

• Go immediately to the annex after school

• You are exempted from rules governing rudeness

Which rule does Jonas find most troubling?

• You may lie

• You are not permitted to apply for release

• You are prohibited from dream telling

• You may ask questions of any citizen

What does Jonas realize about the possibility of adults lying?

• They never lie

• Lying is punishable by release

• They might have been instructed to lie

• Only the Chief Elder lies

Where does Jonas go for his training?

• The Nurturing Center

• The Chief Elder's office

• The Recreation Center

• The House of the Old

What is the immediate difference Jonas notices in the Receiver's dwelling?

• It has no furniture

• It is very dark

• It is very small

• It has many books

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What are the three books Jonas has known in his dwelling?

• A dictionary, a science book, and a novel

• A novel, a history book, and a science book

• A dictionary, the community directory, and the book of rules

• A dictionary, a novel, and a history book

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