The Giver: Receiver and Release Concepts

In this chapter, Jonas inquires about the concept of release, leading the Giver to recount the story of Rosemary, the previous Receiver. Rosemary's training was cut short due to the overwhelming nature of the memories she received, leading to her release and its disastrous impact on the community. Jonas reflects on his own role and the potential consequences of his release, highlighting the importance of his training and the burden of memories.

What does Jonas ask the Giver about in the beginning?

• The previous Receiver

• The rules of the community

• The concept of release

• His own training

Why can't the Giver request his own release?

• He must train the new Receiver first

• He is not in enough pain

• He is too valuable to the community

• He doesn't want to leave Jonas

What was the reason for the strict rules about release?

• A previous Receiver's failure

• A decision by the Elders

• A community vote

• A natural disaster

Who was the previous Receiver mentioned by the Giver?

• Fiona

• Rosemary

• Lily

• Caleb

What was Rosemary's demeanor when she started her training?

• Eager and excited

• Nervous and unsure

• Sad and reluctant

• Angry and defiant

What kind of memories did the Giver initially give to Rosemary?

• Painful memories

• Memories of war

• Neutral memories

• Happy memories

What did Rosemary request during her training?

• To meet the Elders

• More difficult memories

• To stop the training

• To be released

What was the outcome of Rosemary's request for release?

• She was denied

• She was granted release

• She changed her mind

• She was punished

What concerns does Jonas express about his own situation?

• He might not complete his training

• He might be released accidentally

• He might fail like Rosemary

• He might lose his memories

What would happen to the community if Jonas were lost?

• They would lose all memories

• They would gain all his memories

• They would select a new Receiver

• They would forget about him