The Giver Chapter 17-18
Who was Rosemary?
The last Receiver
How do they decide which twin is supposed to be released?
The smaller/lighter one.
What does Jonas learn about Fiona's knowledge about Release?
That she has already done it, and is very efficient at it.
Why did the Giver feel especially close to Rosemary?
She was his daughter.
Gabriel points up at the sky and says plane, but instead it is a....
Bird
How many weeks did Rosemary train before she gave up and decided to ask for Release?
5
What did Jonas think would happen during the twin's Release, before the Giver played him the recording?
That there would be a ceremony with lots of people like for the Ceremonies for the Old.
According to the Giver, the worst thing about holding memories is not the pain. What is it?
The loneliness because the Receiver can't share them with anyone else.
Why could Jonas no longer follow the plan that he and the Giver made for his escape?
He found out that his father was going to release Gabriel the next morning, so he had to escape with him with him.
Name at least 2 of the biggest obstacles for Gabriel and Jonas as they kept traveling away from the Community?
Lack of food, the cold weather, the search planes that were after them.
What happened to Rosemary's memories after she got Released?
All the the members of the community received them and it was chaotic.
What did Jonas initially think about the medicine that his father was injecting the baby with.
He thought it was a normal vaccination that all babies had to get.
Why does the Giver think the community will not be able to get a new Receiver quickly enough, after Jonas escapes to Elsewhere?
Because the only other person with pale eyes is only 6 years old.
What did the community use to hunt Jonas during his first days of escape with Gabriel?
The search planes. (p. 211)
Describe the weather change at the start of the chapter.
It started snowing.
Why is the Giver so upset about Rosemary?
He failed to train her properly and she chose to be released.
What did Jonas' dad do to the twin after he injected it?
Jonas's father put him in a box and placed him in a chute.
Why does the Giver want to stay in the community instead of leaving with Jonas?
He thinks the people will not be able to handle all the pain of the memories without his help, so they may destroy themselves.
Why did Jonas transmit memories of snow to Gabriel when the search planes flew over them?
The planes sensed body heat, and if they are cold, then they would not be able to find them. (p. 211-212)
After their food runs out, what does Jonas manage to trap and kill so that he and Gabriel don't starve?
A fish
How might the Giver help the community if Jonas escapes?
He might be able to guide them through their painful memories, so they feel less anguish.
What happened to Rosemary after she asked to be released?
She injected herself with the poison.
What kind of memories did the Giver plan to give to Jonas, in order for him to survive escape to elsewhere?
Memories about strength and courage (p. 197)
What are at least 3 rules Jonas broke as he tried to escape the community?
He had broken at least 3 rules:
1. He left his house at night.
2. He stole food.
3. He stole his father's bike.
What does Jonas think of or see as he and Gabriel start going down the hill on the sled?
A house full of lights/Christmas time/singing/people waiting for them.