The Giver Chapters 18-23 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was the name of the previous Receiver-in-training?

Rosemary

What made the previous Receiver fail?

She couldn't handle the pain of the memories.

Where did the Receiver who failed go?

She asked to be released.

When the previous Receiver died, how did the Giver help the community?

He didn't because he was too sad. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas deal with the pain of the memories?

The Giver helps Jonas to deal with the pain of the memories. Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonas see when he watched a video of a release?

He saw his father inject a needle into a baby and place it in a carton. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be released?

If you are released, it means that you are killed. Signup and view all the answers

How had the Giver first learned about release?

He asked to see the video of Rosemary being released. Signup and view all the answers

How was Rosemary released?

She asked to inject herself. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jonas's reaction to seeing the video?

He wanted to cry and throw up. Signup and view all the answers

What decision was made about Gabriel?

They decided to release him. Signup and view all the answers

What crimes did Jonas commit when he left?

He left at night, stole food, stole a bicycle, and took Gabriel. Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't search planes find Gabriel and Jonas?

They couldn't see color, and they looked the same as the surroundings. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jonas make Gabriel and himself cold?

He made them cold so heat detectors couldn't find them. Signup and view all the answers

How did Jonas know that the community was giving up trying to find them?

There were fewer search planes in the sky. Signup and view all the answers

How did the land change as they traveled?

The roads became narrow and bumpy. Signup and view all the answers

What body part did Jonas hurt?

He hurt his ankle. Signup and view all the answers

Why were Jonas and Gabe crying?

They were cold, wet, hungry, and weak. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jonas afraid of?

He was afraid of the unknown and that they would starve. Signup and view all the answers

How did Jonas try to warm up Gabe?

He gave him a memory of sunshine. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jonas suddenly become happy?

He remembered happy times with his family and the Giver. Signup and view all the answers

What was waiting at the top of the hill?

A sled was waiting at the top of the hill. Signup and view all the answers

What were the first things that Jonas saw and heard in Elsewhere?

He heard music and saw Christmas lights. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jonas's feeling about Elsewhere?

He felt that it would take care of him and Gabe. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Receiver-in-Training and Memories

Previous Receiver-in-training was named Rosemary.
Rosemary failed due to her inability to cope with painful memories.
After regretting her experiences, she requested to be released, resulting in painful memories returning to the community.
The Giver did not assist the community after Rosemary’s death because of his sorrow.

Jonas's Pain and Discoveries

The Giver aids Jonas in managing the pain of the memories.
Jonas watches a video of his father performing a release, which involves injecting a needle into a baby twin.
The term "release" means execution rather than a benign process in their community.
Jonas learns about release from the Giver, who first viewed Rosemary's release.

Emotional Reactions and Plans

Upon witnessing the release video, Jonas feels intense grief and nausea.
Jonas chooses to spend the night with the Giver after the traumatic experience.
The Giver explains that the members of the community act without true understanding or emotion during releases.
The bond formed with Jonas leads the Giver to recognize that changes are necessary in their society.

Escape Plans

Jonas and the Giver create a plan for Jonas to escape to "Elsewhere."
As part of this plan, Jonas will take baby Gabriel with him, who is also at risk of being released.
They discuss whether Gabriel should be released and ultimately decide to save him.

Journey to Elsewhere

Jonas commits several prohibited activities during his escape: leaving at night, stealing food, and taking a bicycle.
Search planes fail to locate them because they cannot detect color, blending in with their surroundings.
Jonas utilizes the cold to evade detection, choosing to make himself and Gabriel cold to mislead heat sensors.

Physical and Emotional Struggles

Jonas faces various challenges while fleeing, including food shortages and physical injuries like an ankle injury.
Both Jonas and Gabriel experience severe discomfort and weakness, crying from hunger and exposure.
Jonas's emotional turmoil includes fear for Gabriel's survival and anxiety about the uncertainties they face.

Final Challenges and Hope

As they journey further, landscapes change, indicating a departure from the controlled environment of their community.
Despite hardships, Jonas finds solace in pleasant memories and warmth from sharing memories of sunshine with Gabe.
Upon reaching a hill, Jonas is met with a sled, symbolizing freedom and a pathway to Elsewhere.
Ultimately, Jonas perceives Christmas lights and hears music, feeling hopeful that they will be safeguarded in Elsewhere.

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