1. Memories & Emotions
What new ability does Jonas begin to experience in Chapter 13?
He starts to see colors.
Why is Jonas frustrated with Asher and Fiona?
They can’t see colors or understand his new feelings.
What does The Giver explain about why people don’t see colors anymore?
To maintain sameness and prevent differences or conflict.
What memory does Jonas receive that shows pain and injury?
The memory of a broken leg while sledding.
What does Jonas realize about his family after asking if they love him?
They don’t understand love and consider it inappropriate.
What does The Giver say about why the community removed strong emotions?
To eliminate pain and maintain control.
Which memory does Jonas share with Gabriel to calm him?
The peaceful memory of sailing on a lake.
What is the first lie Jonas tells his parents?
He says he understands why “love” is not a proper word.
What important truth does The Giver reveal about his role?
He holds all past memories to protect others from pain.
What is the most painful memory The Giver gives Jonas?
The memory of war and death.
What does Jonas wish the community could have, even if it means making mistakes?
The ability to make choices.
What does The Giver teach Jonas about love?
That love once existed but was sacrificed for stability.
What emotion does Jonas feel for the first time that makes him both happy and sad?
Love
How does Jonas’s relationship with The Giver change by the end of Chapter 16?
They form a deep emotional bond based on trust and shared pain.
What does The Giver mean when he says, “They know nothing”?
The people are ignorant of real life, emotions, and history because everything is controlled.