The Giver Chapters 19-23 Quiz

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How is Jonas able to watch the twin's release after it happened?

He watches a recording.

Before Jonas watches the video of the twin's release, how does he feel about having twins in the community?

It would be too confusing.

Describe the twin's release.

The naked children are weighed. The larger child is wrapped and taken away. Jonas' father takes out a syringe and fills it with clear liquid from a bottle. He punctures the smaller child's forehead with the syringe. The child squirms, wails and goes limp.

Where does Jonas' father put the body of the twin new child he had released?

In a garbage chute. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Father's attitude toward the release.

He seems detached and calm. Signup and view all the answers

What do you learn about Rosemary's release in this chapter?

Rosemary performed her own release. Signup and view all the answers

What does The Giver identify as the worst part of keeping the memories?

The loneliness. Signup and view all the answers

What finally causes The Giver to decide to make a change?

Jonas' company over the past year helps The Giver realize that things must change. Jonas' question about falling into the river helps The Giver formulate a plan. Signup and view all the answers

Why does The Giver need to stay in the community?

He needs to help the community deal with the memories so they are not thrown into chaos. Signup and view all the answers

Instead of seeing color, what did the Giver first experience as a child?

He heard music. Signup and view all the answers

What memories did the Giver intend to transmit to Jonas to help him escape?

Memories of courage and strength. Signup and view all the answers

Per the Giver's plan, how would Jonas get out of the community?

He will be hidden in a truck. Signup and view all the answers

Per the Giver's plan, what would the Giver announce about where Jonas was?

He would say Jonas had been lost in the river. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Rosemary's father?

The Giver. Signup and view all the answers

Who makes the decision to release Gabriel?

The Nurturing Center staff, including Jonas' dad. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas get Gabe to sleep?

He transmits a memory of a hammock swing on an island. Signup and view all the answers

What was routine during Jonas and Gabe's journey?

They slept during the day and rode at night. Jonas searched for water and food at night, too. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas give Gabe memories of snow when the planes fly overhead?

The planes use heat sensors to locate people. By transmitting cold memories to Gabe, Jonas can help them avoid detection. Signup and view all the answers

What evidence do you have that Jonas is Elsewhere?

The road is changing; it is narrower and bumpier. There are more trees and a forest by the road. The landscape is unfamiliar. They see things they have never seen before like wildlife and waterfalls. Signup and view all the answers

What are the new dangers in chapter 22?

Dehydration, starving, and freezing to death. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'plane' that Gabe sees?

A bird. Signup and view all the answers

As Jonas gets further from the community, what happens to his memories?

They became less strong. Signup and view all the answers

As Jonas gets further from the community, what does he see?

Forests, wildlife (animals), and waterfalls. Signup and view all the answers

After their food runs out, what does Jonas trap and kill so that he and Gabriel don't starve?

Fish. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas' biggest fear?

Jonas is afraid he and Gabe will starve. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas think he made the wrong choice?

He is starving. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas' feeling at the end of the chapter?

If he stayed, he'd be starving in other ways (emotionally). Signup and view all the answers

What memory does Jonas give to Gabe? Why?

Warmth and sunshine. To make Gabe feel happy and warm. Signup and view all the answers

What is waiting at the top of the hill?

A sled that was a memory for Jonas to keep. Signup and view all the answers

What happens with the sled?

Jonas and Gabriel ride the sled down the hill, see flashing lights like a Christmas memory, and hear music. Signup and view all the answers

As Jonas concludes his journey at the end of the story, what does he experience for the first time?

The sound of music. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to all of Jonas' memories?

They went back to the community. Signup and view all the answers

What do the sled, river, and hill symbolize?

Change, freedom, challenges, adventure, the unknown, facing fear. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jonas and the Twins

Jonas watches the twins' release through a recorded video stored in the Hall of Closed Records; private ceremonies are documented.
Initially believes having twins would cause confusion in the community.

The Release

The release involves weighing the twins; the larger one is taken away while the smaller is given a lethal injection by Jonas' father, who remains detached.
The body of the released twin is disposed of in a garbage chute.

Rosemary's Release

Rosemary, the Giver's daughter, chose to perform her own release, indicating a personal decision about her existence.

The Giver's Emotions

The Giver reveals that the worst part of keeping memories is the overwhelming loneliness associated with them.
Jonas' companionship prompts the Giver to contemplate change, leading to a plan spurred by Jonas’ question regarding a river.

Plan for Change

The Giver remains in the community to aid in managing the memories and prevent chaos.
Memories intended for Jonas to facilitate his escape include those of courage and strength.
Jonas plans to escape hidden in a truck, with the Giver intending to declare that he drowned in the river.

Jonas and Gabriel

The decision to release Gabriel is made by the staff at the Nurturing Center, including Jonas' father.
Jonas helps Gabe sleep by sharing memories of a hammock swing, and they travel under the cover of night, scavenging for food and water.

Survival in the Wilderness

As they venture further from the community, they face new dangers like dehydration and starvation.
Jonas gives Gabe memories of cold to evade detection from heat-sensing planes and traps fish to survive when their food supply diminishes.

Transformation of Experience

The landscape changes, becoming unfamiliar with trees and wildlife, indicating Jonas is in an "Elsewhere."
As they distance themselves from the community, Jonas finds that his memories become less vivid but continues to maintain hope.

Climactic Moments

At the top of a hill, Jonas discovers a sled symbolizing his memories, leading to an emotional experience as they ride down, surrounded by sensations of music and light reminiscent of Christmas.

Conclusion of the Journey

Jonas experiences music for the first time at the story's end, symbolizing profound change and freedom.
All of Jonas' memories revert back to the community, highlighting the cyclical nature of knowledge and emotional experience.
The sled, river, and hill collectively symbolize change, freedom, and the challenges of embracing the unknown.

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