The Giver, Ch. 14 - read aloud and questions

What was different about this sled ride?

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• • It was steeper and faster.

• • The sled was different.

• • There were other people on the hill that he had to steer around.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What bone did Jonas break in his second memory of the snow?

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• • his nose

• his leg

• his ribs

What does the Giver do when Jonas asks for relief of pain?

• • He gives him the medication.

• • He sends him to see the nurse.

• • He refuses to give it to Jonas.

What did Jonas realize about his family after his session with the Giver?

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• • They did not care about how he felt.

• • They were braver than he was.

• • They had never known pain.

What kind of memories was Jonas given each day?

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• memories of pleasure

• memories of pain

• both pleasurable and painful memories

Why did the Giver say that they had to hold on to the painful memories?

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• • To make others suffer

• • To gain wisdom

• • To create a balance with the good memories

Why did the Giver advise the Committee that birthmothers should not have more than three babies?

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• • too much crying

• • the memory of destruction

• • the memory of hunger

When was the last time the Committee had sought the advice of the Giver?

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• • When they wanted to increase the number of births in the Community

• • When the jet plane had flown over the Community

• • When they were dealing with a labor issue

To the Community, what is the most important role of the Receiver?

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• • Take away all of the painful memories

• • To give wisdom

• • To make important decisions

Why were they discussing releasing Gabriel?

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• • He couldn't sit on his own.

• • He couldn't sleep at night.

• • He couldn't hold things on his own.