The Giver Chapter 18 Quiz

Questions and Answers

Jonas is not allowed to apply for release.

True

What painful emotion was the previous Receiver in Training unable to cope with, causing her to ask for release?

Loneliness

What was the name of the previous Receiver in Training?

Rosemary

What painful memory does the Giver deliberately keep from the previous Receiver in Training?

Warfare Signup and view all the answers

When does the Giver say he can apply for release?

When he has trained a successor Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas deal with the painful feelings from the memories?

Jonas tells The Giver, 'The only way I deal with it is by having you there to help me' Signup and view all the answers

Why was losing Rosemary a disaster?

All of the memories that Rosemary had acquired after five weeks of training went back to the people because 'memories are forever' Signup and view all the answers

What happens after Rosemary kisses The Giver on the cheek?

She goes to the Chief Elder and asks to be released Signup and view all the answers

What specific emotion does The Giver say he felt for Rosemary?

The Giver says that it was love that he felt for her Signup and view all the answers

At this point in the book, how long has Jonas been in training?

Jonas has been receiving memories for one year Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Release and Training

Jonas is prohibited from applying for release, a significant rule in his community.
The previous Receiver in Training, Rosemary, was unable to handle the painful emotion of loneliness, leading her to seek release.
The Giver holds the duty of teaching Jonas, which includes managing the emotional burden of memories.

Key Characters

Rosemary is identified as the prior Receiver in Training whose struggles impact the community.
The Giver expresses a deep sense of love for Rosemary, illustrating emotional connections within the narrative.

Memories and Their Impact

Warfare is a painful memory that The Giver chooses to withhold from Rosemary, exemplifying the heavy load of memories carried by the Receivers.
When Rosemary requested release after just five weeks of training, all memories she had absorbed returned to the community, impacting its collective consciousness.

Jonas's Experience

Jonas copes with difficult feelings related to memories by relying on The Giver for support during his training.
As of this chapter, Jonas has been in training for one year, indicating his progress and development as a Receiver of Memory.

Conclusion

The discussion of release and the emotional turmoil faced by Receivers highlights the weight of memories in shaping individual and collective experiences in Jonas's society.

Description

Test your understanding of Chapter 18 from 'The Giver' with these flashcards. This quiz includes questions about key characters and themes, including Jonas, the previous Receiver, and themes of release and loneliness.