Chapter 15-16
What painful memory does The Giver transmit to Jonas in this chapter?
War.
What is The Giver's favorite memory?
Family and Christmas
How does Jonas feel about the unexpected holiday?
Happy.
Possible theme for The Giver: If you elimate pain from a society, then everything will be better. True or False.
False.
Why has Jonas never seen snow before?
What did the dying boy want?
Water.
What concept does Jonas understand as a result of the Christmas memory?
Love.
What kind of game were Jonas's friends playing?
A war game or good guys vs. bad guys.
Possible theme for The Giver: Less choices lead to less freedom. True or False.
True
What does Jonas begin to notice about Fiona’s hair?
It changed color.
Why did Jonas get the painful memory of war?
The Giver was in pain and Jonas offered to help take it away.
Why is Jonas fascinated to see grand parents?
Children never see their "grandparents". They go to the "Childless Adults" or "House of the Old".
How does Asher react when Jonas asks to stop playing the game?
Irritated
Possible theme for The Giver: There are no dangers in blindly following the rules.
False
What painful memory does The Giver first transmit to Jonas?
A broken leg from sledding.
True or False - the boy in the war scene died.
True
What decision does Jonas make about the Stirrings pills?
To stop taking them.
What does Fiona ask Jonas?
To go ride bikes by the river.
Possible theme for The Giver: The apple is a magical apple that makes everyone happy.
False
Why does Jonas have difficulty discussing the memories with his family?
Not allowed to or
They wouldn't understand.
What does The Giver say after transmitting the war memory?
What does Jonas ask his parents at the end of this chapter?
Do you love me?
What happens to twins in this society?
The smaller twin is released.
Possible themes for The Giver: Being an individual matters less than the good of the people.
False.
How did Jonas comfort Gabe when he couldn't sleep?