The Giver Chapters 17-23 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was announced as a rare special treat in chapter 17?

Today is declared an unscheduled holiday. (correct)

An extended playtime.

A story-telling event.

A community festival.

How are Jonas's feelings different from his family's feelings?

Jonas can feel real joy, anger, and fear, while his family can only feel minor frustrations or happiness.

What upsets Jonas when he runs into Asher and Fiona and other children playing?

They are playing war and he knows how truly terrible war is.

What do we learn about the twins at the Nurturing Center?

Only the heavier, healthier of the two will be kept. Signup and view all the answers

What assignment does Mother suggest might be good for Lily?

A Storyteller. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the receiver who failed?

Rosemary Signup and view all the answers

Why did the former receiver fail?

She was too troubled by the memories and asked for release. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the memories that were transferred to the failed receiver?

They were 'released' into the community and all the people had them. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Receiver's job so important to the community?

It protects the people from the memories of the past that they have chosen to no longer have. Signup and view all the answers

Why does The Giver advise Jonas to stay away from the river?

So that all the memories he has gained over his year of training will not be 'released' to the community. Signup and view all the answers

What was rule 3 in Jonas's training rules?

He is exempt from rules about rudeness. He can ask anyone anything. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas able to see because of this rule?

Video of Rosemary's release. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Lowry use italics for the question asked on page 147?

To emphasize the deep emotion behind the question. Signup and view all the answers

How is Jonas's answer to this question important to the plot and to Jonas's character development?

It is the beginning of Jonas learning the most terrible truths about his community. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas learn about release?

That it is killing people. Signup and view all the answers

How does Lowry describe Jonas's feelings at the end of the chapter?

As terrible pain, ripping and clawing inside him. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas refuse to go home?

He has just seen his father kill the twin. Signup and view all the answers

How does The Giver comfort Jonas?

By talking about a plan to allow Jonas to escape. Signup and view all the answers

What are the details of the escape plan Jonas and The Giver hatch?

Jonas will leave the community during the Ceremony after leaving a note for his parents about taking a bike ride. He would collect food from the evening meal remains. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it so important that Jonas' memories stay with the community?

So that change can happen. Signup and view all the answers

How will his memories help bring about change?

People will realize what they have lost. Signup and view all the answers

How did The Giver first experience his sensing beyond?

As hearing beyond - in music. Signup and view all the answers

What surprise is revealed at the end of the chapter?

Rosemary was The Receiver's daughter. Signup and view all the answers

What decision made the escape plan fall apart?

Decision to release Gabriel. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas do to avoid being found?

Travels at night and uses the memory of cold to avoid heat seekers. Signup and view all the answers

What day was the escape to take place?

The night before the Ceremony. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Jonas during his fall?

Twisted his ankle and scraped his knees. Signup and view all the answers

What did Gabriel see that he thought was a plane?

A bird. Signup and view all the answers

What things does Jonas encounter as he leaves the Community?

More trees, waterfalls, wildflowers, animals. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas' biggest fear now?

That he can't save Gabriel. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas no longer care about?

His own life. Signup and view all the answers

How is Gabriel doing at this point?

He cries from hunger, cold, and weakness. Signup and view all the answers

Why must Jonas abandon the bicycle?

Because of the rapidly deepening snow. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas see when he gets to the top of the hill?

Sled, houses with colored lights in windows. Signup and view all the answers

What memory does Jonas give Gabriel to try to help him?

Warmth of sunshine. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 17 Highlights

An unscheduled holiday is announced, indicating a departure from routine.
Jonas experiences emotions such as joy, anger, and fear, in contrast to his family's limited emotional range.
Encountering Asher and Fiona playing war disturbs Jonas due to his understanding of its atrocities.
At the Nurturing Center, only one twin is kept based on health.

Chapter 18 Insights

The former receiver, Rosemary, failed because she was overwhelmed by troubling memories and sought release.
The memories transferred to her became part of the community after her release.
The Receiver's role is crucial as it shields the community from painful historical memories.
Jonas is cautioned to avoid the river to prevent his accumulated memories from being released back to society.

Chapter 19 Key Developments

Jonas is allowed to ask anything, reflecting a shift in his training rules.
He views a video of Rosemary’s release, which shapes his understanding of the community's darker truths.
The use of italics highlights the emotional weight of significant questions posed to Jonas.
Jonas learns that release is synonymous with death, marking a pivotal moment in his development.

Chapter 20 Turning Points

Jonas refuses to return home after witnessing his father's killing of the twin.
The Giver offers comfort by discussing a plan for Jonas's escape from the community.
Their escape plan involves Jonas leaving during the Ceremony under the pretense of a bike ride.
Maintaining Jonas's memories within the community is essential for fostering change and awareness.

Chapter 21 Tensions Rise

The escape plan is jeopardized by the decision to release Gabriel.
To elude capture, Jonas travels at night and employs cold memories to avoid detection.
The escape is scheduled for the night preceding the Ceremony.

Chapter 22 Jonas's Journey

Jonas sustains injuries during a fall, impairing his ability to flee.
Gabriel mistakenly believes a bird is a plane, signifying innocence and confusion.
Upon leaving the Community, Jonas encounters nature in its wild, untamed state, including trees and wildlife.
The overwhelming fear of failing to save Gabriel becomes Jonas's primary concern.

Chapter 23 Climactic Moments

Gabriel exhibits signs of distress due to hunger and cold during their escape.
Jonas must abandon their bicycle due to the accumulating snow, highlighting the challenges they face.
Reaching the hilltop, Jonas sees a sled and vibrant houses, symbolizing hope and the promise of warmth.
Jonas shares the memory of sunlight's warmth with Gabriel, attempting to ease his suffering.

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