The Giver Chapters 13-18 Quiz

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Why does Jonas think the lack of color is unfair?

Jonas thinks that, if people had color, they'd also have choices.

Why does Jonas touch Asher? What is Asher's response?

Jonas wants to transmit the memory of red to Asher. Asher was worried something was wrong.

What memory does Jonas receive?

Jonas sees elephant poachers kill an elephant and watches the surviving elephant grieve.

What happened when the previous Receiver-in-training failed?

The memories she had been given were returned to the community. Signup and view all the answers

How is the new memory of a sled ride different?

Jonas has a sledding accident and injures his leg badly. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas feel lonely that evening?

Jonas feels lonely because he realizes that no one in his family has ever known pain. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the phrase 'Back and back and back' suddenly seem ominous to Jonas?

He realizes nothing is ever going to change just as nothing has ever changed. Signup and view all the answers

What release is Jonas' father preparing for?

One of the twins. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Larissa?

She is released. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas quiet Gabriel when he wakes?

Jonas accidentally transmits a memory to Gabe while patting him on the back. Signup and view all the answers

What memory does The Giver give to Jonas?

A memory of war with carnage and bloodshed. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas learn from the birthday memory?

Jonas learns how it feels to be celebrated and honored as a unique individual. Signup and view all the answers

Which memory is The Giver's favorite?

A Christmas memory of a family. Signup and view all the answers

Which new words, concepts, or emotions does Jonas learn in this memory?

Family, grandparents, and love. Signup and view all the answers

What do Jonas' parents tell him when he asks if they love him?

They tell him it is inappropriate to use a generalized and obsolete word like 'love.' Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas' first lie to his parents?

He lies when he says that he understands why it is inappropriate to use the word like 'love.' Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas feel now about the ritual of the family members telling their feelings?

He thinks it is off-base. Signup and view all the answers

What are Asher and the other children playing?

War. Signup and view all the answers

Why does father bring home a discipline wand now?

Gabe began to walk, which marks the introduction of the discipline wand. Signup and view all the answers

What does father say will happen at the release of the twin?

He will weigh them and then take the smaller one, clean him up, make him comfortable, perform the Ceremony of Release, and wave 'bye-bye.' Signup and view all the answers

What painful memories did The Giver give to Rosemary?

Loneliness, loss, anguish, poverty, hunger, and terror. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the previous Receiver-to-be?

She received five weeks of memories and experienced loss and loneliness but no physical pain. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Rosemary's failure a disaster?

The memories went back to the people and overwhelmed the community. Signup and view all the answers

What would occur if something happened to Jonas after one year of training?

The community would receive the memories and would be forced to deal with them. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jonas's Perception of Color and Choices

Jonas perceives the absence of color as "unfair" because it restricts people from having choices and experiencing the depth of life.

Transmission of Memory

Jonas attempts to transmit the memory of red to Asher by touching him, which alarms Asher as it deviates from societal norms where touching outside family is considered rude.
Through his training, Jonas witnesses a traumatic memory where elephant poachers kill an elephant, highlighting the raw emotions associated with loss.

Consequences of Past Failures

When the previous Receiver-in-training failed, all the memories she had gathered were returned to the community, indicating the heavy burden of knowledge.

Sled Ride Memory

Jonas experiences a painful new memory during a sled ride, culminating in a serious injury to his leg, contrasting previous experiences with joy.

Emotion and Loneliness

Jonas reflects on the loneliness stemming from his family's ignorance of pain, creating a barrier to share his experiences with them.
The phrase "Back and back and back" becomes ominous for Jonas as it signifies stagnation in their society.

Release Events

Jonas's father is preparing for the release of one of the twins, which signifies a troubling aspect of their community's practices regarding life and death.
Larissa is released in the narrative, though the true implications of "release" are left unexplored.

Gabriel's Connection

When Jonas comforts Gabriel, he unintentionally transmits a calming sailing memory, indicating a developing bond between them.

War and Individuality

Jonas receives a harrowing memory of war filled with violence, teaching him about the darker sides of human existence.
A birthday memory teaches Jonas the joy of being recognized and celebrated, contrasting with his community's sterile acknowledgment of feelings.

Concepts of Family and Love

The Giver's favorite memory involves a Christmas scene, illustrating themes of family and connection.
Jonas learns significant new concepts such as family, grandparents, and emotions like love, though his own parents dismiss the idea of love as inappropriate and outdated.

Realizations and Rituals

Jonas begins to view the family sharing rituals as inadequate, realizing that authentic feelings cannot simply be articulated.
Asher and other children engage in play that mirrors war, revealing the ingrained societal acceptance of violence.

Introduction of Discipline

The introduction of the discipline wand comes with Gabe's newfound ability to walk, representing a pivotal moment in parental control norms.

Impact of Release

Jonas’s father explains the release process, emphasizing the cold, mechanical nature of the community’s approach to life and death.

Rosemary's Training

Rosemary, the previous Receiver-to-be, received painful memories but did not endure physical pain, leading her to request to be released after her training.
The disastrous outcome of Rosemary's failure resulted in the return of painful memories to the community, causing overwhelming despair.

Future of Jonas's Training

Should Jonas fail after a year of training, the community would inherit all his accumulated memories, which could destabilize their carefully controlled existence.

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Test your knowledge of key themes and events from Chapters 13 to 18 of 'The Giver.' This quiz includes questions about Jonas's realizations, feelings about color, and interactions with his friends. Challenge yourself and see how well you remember these pivotal moments in the story.