Jonas's Sensations and Experiences

In Chapter 11 of 'The Giver', Jonas begins his training with the Giver. He experiences snow and sunshine for the first time through the Giver's memories. The Giver explains the concept of Sameness and how it led to the loss of snow and other natural phenomena. Jonas learns about the differences between honor and power and experiences both pleasure and pain through the memories. The chapter concludes with Jonas eager to continue his training.

What was Jonas's initial reaction to the old man's touch?

• He started laughing.

• He was immediately frightened.

• He felt nothing unusual.

• He felt a sharp pain.

What sensation did Jonas feel when the air changed?

• Warmth

• Cold

• Pain

• Numbness

What did Jonas realize he was sitting on during his experience?

• A rock

• A bed

• A sled

• A chair

What did the old man say about the memory of the sled ride?

• It was the only memory he had.

• He can never share it again.

• He still has many more similar memories.

• He lost it forever.

Why did the community eliminate snow and sleds?

• They were too expensive to maintain.

• They caused too much noise.

• They were not practical for agriculture and transportation.

• They were too dangerous.

What new sensation did Jonas experience after snow?

• Rain

• Sunshine

• Fog

• Wind

What was Jonas's first painful experience?

• A bruise

• A cut

• A fall

• A sunburn

What name does the old man give to Jonas?

• The Giver

• The Teacher

• The Receiver

• The Elder