5. What does the Receiver’s decision to turn off the speaker before giving Jonas a memory reveal about the nature of memories? [RL 7.2]
A. Memories are meant to be shared in person,not over technological connections.
B. Memories are considered dangerous and not to be shared with the community.
C. Memories are secret because they give great power to those who know them.
D. Memories are sometimes embarrassing and so should be kept private.
THE GIVER — Chapter 11 (Pages 101-110)
By Lois Lowry
DURING- AND POST-READING QUESTIONS
Skills Focus
In this lesson, you’ll analyze how characters are shaped by the setting in which they live and the events which they experience. [RL 7.3]
Purpose for Reading
To learn about Sameness and how it shapes the community.
During Reading
Directions: Start and stop at the page(s) indicated. Answer the questions and be prepared to share with your class.
Page Number
DURING READING QUESTIONS STUDENT RESPONSE
Start Page 101: “Jonas felt
nothing unusual at first.”
To Page 104:
“…that he had not moved at
All.”
Start Page 104: “The old man, still beside the bed…”
To Page 106: “But you will find that that is not the same as power.”
1. How does the memory of sledding
affect Jonas physically? [RL 7.3]
2. When Jonas receives his first memory, what does it reveal about Jonas and the Receiver’s different points of view? [RL 7.6]
3. A: What does Jonas’s reaction to the memory of snow suggest about how new information affects people’s curiosity? [RL 7.2]
B: What does this suggest about why the community limits people’s access to information? [RL 7.3]
4. How does Jonas’s view of his
community change after he receives
his first few memories? [RL 7.6]
5. Consider this quotation: “I have great
honor. So will you. But you will find
that that is not the same as power.”
(106)
What does The Receiver mean when
he says this? [RL 7.1]
Independent Practice
Directions: Answer the multiple choice questions for Chapter 11 (Pages 101-110). 5 minutes
1. Which statement best describes the way that The Receiver shares his memories with Jonas? [RL 7.1]
A. by reading aloud from old books
B. through skin-to-skin contact
C. through interactive films
D. by telling stories
2. What is the best meaning of “obsolete” as it is used in the following sentence on page 106? [RL 7.4] “It wasn’t a practical thing, so it became obsolete when we went to Sameness.”
A. imperative
B. mandatory
C. unnecessary
D. extravagant
3. Reread the following passage from page 102:
“One part of his consciousness knew that he was still lying there, on the bed, in the Annex room. Yet another, separate part of his being was upright now, in a sitting position, and beneath him he could feel that he was not on the soft decorated bedcovering at all, but rather seated on a flat, hard surface. His hands now held (though at the same time they were still motionless at his sides) a rough, damp rope. And he could see, though his eyes were closed. He could see a bright, whirling torrent of crystals in the air around him, and he could see them gather on the backs of his hands, like cold fur.”
What is the purpose of the imagery in the above passage? [RL.7.4]
A. To teach The Giver what snow is
B. To teach the reader what snow is
C. To capture what Jonas is experiencing in real life
D. To show that the snowstorm is happening in Jonas’s mind
4. Consider this quotation from page 109:
“‘It hurt a lot,’ Jonas said, ‘but I’m glad you gave it to me. It was interesting. And now I understand better, what it meant, that there would be pain.’
The man didn’t respond. He sat silently for a second. Finally he said, ‘Get up, now. It’s time for you to go home.’” What does the quotation reveal about The Receiver? [RL 7.1]
A. The Receiver appreciates Jonas’s fascination with feeling pain.
B. The Receiver knows Jonas doesn’t really understand what pain is.
C. The Receiver is relieved that Jonas now knows what it means to feel high levels of pain.
D. The Receiver is tired of feeling the pain of humanity and wants Jonas to experience it for him.
THE GIVER — Chapters 12 and 13 (Pages 111-135)
By Lois Lowry
DURING- AND POST-READING QUESTIONS
Page Number
DURING READING QUESTIONS STUDENT RESPONSE
Start Page 111: “‘You slept
soundly, Jonas?’ his mother
asked at the
morning meal.”
To Page 114:
“Then she
looked at her
watch, waved, and hurried
toward the
entrance.”
1. Consider this quotation: “Always, in the
dream, it seemed as if there were a
destination: a something — he could
not grasp what — that lay beyond…
But he did not know how to get there.”
(112)
What might the “something… that lay
beyond” be? Think about Jonas’s hopes
and make a prediction. [RL.7.3]
2. How does training to be The Receiver
affect Jonas’s ability to interact with
others? [RL 7.3]
Directions: Answer the multiple choice questions for Chapters 12 and 13 (Pages 111-135). 5 minutes
1. What is the best meaning of “fleeting” as it is used in the following sentence on page 118? [RL 7.4]
“This time it was not a fleeting impression. This time the sled had — and continued to have, as he blinked, and stared at it again — that same mysterious quality that the apple had had so briefly.”
A. lasting
B. flashing
C. gleaming
D. lingering
2. Reread the following passage from page 112-113:
“Jonas listened. He was very aware of his own admonition not to discuss his training. But it would have been impossible, anyway. There was no way to describe to his friends what he had experienced there in the Annex room. How could you describe a sled without describing a hill and snow; and how could you describe a hill and snow to someone who had never felt height or wind or that feathery, magical cold? Even trained for years as they all had been in precision of language, what words could you use which would give another the experience of sunshine? So it was easy for Jonas to be still and to listen.”
Paraphrase Jonas’s realization based on the passage above. [RL 7.2]
A. He can’t explain what he’s learning to his friends because they’re only interested in their own jobs. B. He can’t explain what he’s learning to his friends because they wouldn’t understand it.
C. He wants to tell his friends what he’s learning even though he isn’t allowed to.
D. He wants to share his passion with others in order to inspire them.
3. Which sentence from the options below best explains Jonas’s point of view toward dealing with pain? [RL 7.1]
A. “But you have to suffer like that all the time” (131)
B. “You described for me that the failure of the last new Receiver released painful memories to the community.” (135) C. “What is it that makes you suffer so much?” (135)
D. “If you gave some of it to me, maybe your pain would be less.” (135)
4. Reread the following passage from page 123-124:
“‘He might make wrong choices.’
‘Oh.’ Jonas was silent for a minute. ‘Oh, I see what you mean. It wouldn’t matter for a new child's toy. But later it does matter, doesn’t it? We don’t dare to let people make choices of their own.’
‘Not safe?’ The Giver suggested.
‘Definitely not safe,’ Jonas said with certainty. ‘What if they were allowed to choose their own mate? And chose wrong? Or what if,’ he went on, almost laughing at the absurdity, ‘they chose their own jobs?’
‘Frightening, isn’t it?’ The Giver said.
Jonas chuckled. ‘Very frightening. I can’t even imagine it. We really have to protect people from wrong choices.’ ‘It’s safer.’
‘Yes,’ Jonas agreed. ‘Much safer.’
What does this passage reveal about Jonas’s point of view regarding personal choice? [RL 7.6]
A. Jonas thinks choice should be outlawed.
B. Jonas thinks choice should be allowed.
C. Jonas thinks choice is dangerous.
D. Jonas thinks choice is annoying.
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Here are the answers for the questions based on "The Giver" by Lois Lowry:
Multiple Choice Questions for Chapter 11
What does the Receiver’s decision to turn off the speaker before giving Jonas a memory reveal about the nature of memories?
B. Memories are considered dangerous and not to be shared with the community.
How does the memory of sledding affect Jonas physically? [RL 7.3]
Jonas experiences sensations of cold and exhilaration. He feels the physical aspects of sledding, such as the wind and the chill of snow, which is new and exciting for him.
When Jonas receives his first memory, what does it reveal about Jonas and the Receiver’s different points of view? [RL 7.6]
Jonas experiences wonder and joy in receiving the memory, while the Receiver understands the weight of the memories, including pain and loss, suggesting a deeper understanding of life's complexities.
A: What does Jonas’s reaction to the memory of snow suggest about how new information affects people’s curiosity? [RL 7.2]
Jonas is fascinated by the new sensations and experiences. This curiosity drives him to want to learn more about the world beyond his community.
B: The community limits people’s access to information to prevent the potential consequences of knowledge, such as pain or conflict.
How does Jonas’s view of his community change after he receives his first few memories? [RL 7.6]
Jonas begins to see the flaws and limitations of his community, including the absence of true emotion and richness in life that memories can bring. He realizes that the community has sacrificed depth of feeling for the sake of sameness.
What does The Receiver mean when he says, “I have great honor. So will you. But you will find that that is not the same as power.” [RL 7.1]
The Receiver suggests that while having the role of the Receiver is respected, it does not confer true power over the community or its decisions. Honor does not equate to control or influence.
Independent Practice Questions for Chapters 12 and 13
What is the best meaning of “fleeting” as it is used in the following sentence on page 118? [RL 7.4]
D. lingering
Paraphrase Jonas’s realization based on the passage from pages 112-113. [RL 7.2]
B. He can’t explain what he’s learning to his friends because they wouldn’t understand it.
Which sentence from the options below best explains Jonas’s point of view toward dealing with pain? [RL 7.1]
A. “But you have to suffer like that all the time” (131)
What does this passage reveal about Jonas’s point of view regarding personal choice? [RL 7.6]
C. Jonas thinks choice is dangerous.
These answers integrate with the text's themes and character development as portrayed in "The Giver."
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