The Giver Chapters 14-18

Describe the Giver's favorite memory that he gave to Jonas. What emotion is attached to this memory?

Christmas, love

Which war do you think is occurring in the memory?

Civil War

Explain Jonas's painful memory and what he was denied when it was over.

He fell out of a sled; denied medicine

How did Jonas react to the game? Why?

He had a breakdown because he knows what war really is.

What is going on with Jonas in this memory?

He is in great pain.

What is going on in the war memory with the blond haired boy?

He is thirsty and coughs up blood.

What was Jonas's first lie?

He lied when he said he understood.

What did Jonas realize about Fiona and the concept of love?

He thinks she is lovely, but she takes the pills so she cant have stirrings about him.

Who is Caleb, and what happened to him?

He was a 4, who fell into the river and drowned.

How did Jonas's parents react when he asked if they love him?

He was using the wrong language.

Why was Rosemary's release a disaster?

Her memories were sent into the community and they could not handle the loneliness.

What did the Giver reveal about the previous Receiver?

Her name was Rosemary, she only stayed for 5 weeks, and she applied for release.

Why do you suppose Jonas was able to successfully transfer a memory to Gabe?

It has something to do with his eyes.

What is the Giver worried about?

Jonas drowning.

What unusual occurrence happened when Jonas took over the care of Gabe at night?

Jonas gave away a memory to Gabe.

Why did Jonas's mother suggest that Lily become a storyteller?

She talks to much.

What happens at the end of this chapter? (Chapter 15)

The Giver ask for forgiveness.

What did Jonas find dangerous about the memory?

The fire.

What happens when twins are born?

The heavier one is kept and the smallest is released.

Why is Jonas reluctant to get more memories?

The war memory was to painful.

What does Jonas find unusual about the elderly couple in the memory?

They are called "grandparents" and he doesn't understand them.

How did the friends respond to Jonas's behavior?

They didn't understand so they went and played somewhere else.

What is announced in the beginning of this chapter?

They had an unannouced holiday.

If this novel were written from Fiona's point of view, what new information would we learn?

We would learn if Fiona has feelings for Jonas.

When can the Giver request a release?

When Jonas is fully trained.

What new emotion did Lily help Jonas fell by sharing her community story?

anger

What concerns does Jonas have about Gabe?

he doesn't sleep well at night

Explain how the Giver changed the minds of the elders about birth mothers having four births instead of three.

he gave them his advice such as memories of hunger, starvation, and warfare

"During the war, the air smells foul and there is tremendous noise." Which figurative language device is being used?

imagery

According to the Giver, what is the reason behind keeping all of these painful memories?

pain means wisdom

What does he Giver provide Jonas in order to soften the blow of the daily painful memories?

positive memories like sailing on a lake

What part of the plot is going on in Chapter 18?

rising action

What happens to the horse in the memory of war?

the horse falls and dies

What did Gabe learn to do? Why did Jonas's father bring home a discipline wand?

walk and he can say the first syllable in his name, to teach him to behave

What "game" did the friends play?

war