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THE GIVER — Chapter 14 (Pages 136-148)
By Lois Lowry
DURING- AND POST-READING QUESTIONS
Skills Focus

In this lesson, you’ll analyze how an author develops and contrasts
the points of view of different characters in a text. [RL 7.6]

Purpose for Reading
To consider the unique way in which The Receiver of Memory serves 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 136: “It was much the same, this memory…”
To Page 139: “Again and again he dreamed of the anguish and the isolation on the forsaken hill.”
Start Page 139: “The daily
training
continued, and now…”
To Page 143: “Now it was
ominous. It
meant, he knew, that nothing
Consider this quotation: “He sat, and looked at his own leg, where it lay straight on the bed, unbroken. The
brutal slice of pain was gone. But the leg ached horribly, still, and his face felt raw.” (138)
Why does Jonas experience leg pain even after he is finished receiving the memory? [RL 7.1]
2. What does The Giver’s story about the last time he gave advice to the
Committee of Elders reveal about The Giver and The Committee’s different points of view toward the lost pilot? [RL 7.6]

could be
changed.”
3. Consider this excerpt: “But why can’t
everyone have the memories? I think it
would seem a little easier if the
memories were shared. You and I
wouldn’t have to bear so much by
ourselves, if everybody took a part.”
(142)
A: What does the excerpt reveal about
Jonas as a character? [RL 7.3]

Start Page 143: “The newchild, Gabriel, was
growing…”
To Page 146:
“‘I’ll take the
night off and
we’ll let Mother get some sleep, too.”
Start Page 146: “Gabe slept
soundly… ”
To Page 148:
“He decided not to tell.”
4. What does Jonas’s mother’s
unwillingness to wake up in the middle
of the night to comfort Gabe reveal
about her as a character? [RL.3]
5. Why does Jonas hope that Larissa is the
one who will be there to take care of
the twin who is going to be released to
Elsewhere? [RL 7.1]
6. How does accidentally giving a memory
to Gabe affect Jonas? [RL 7.3]

End of Chapter Discussion
Questions
7. How might the past’s famine and destruction have contributed to the community’s current structure? Should Jonas turn himself in to The Giver and confess that he gave a memory to Gabe? Why or why not?

Independent Practice
Directions: Answer the multiple choice questions for Chapter 14 (Pages 136-148). 5 minutes
1. What is the best meaning of “befit” as it is used in the following sentence on page 145? [RL 7.4]
“Larissa’s life Elsewhere would be quiet and serene as befit the Old; she would not welcome the responsibility of nurturing a newchild who needed feeding and care, and would likely cry at night.”
A. suited
B. contrasted
C. enjoyed
D. bothered
2. Which of the following options best represents the way this community as a whole views babies? [RL 7.1 & RL 7.6]
A. Maintaining an orderly community is more important than any individual baby.
B. People should respect nature and celebrate every child born into the community.
C. Babies are not as important as adults, so they are the community’s lowest concern.
D. It is very important that children grow up in the loving family that gave birth to them.
3. Reread the following passage from page 147:
“Jonas rose and went to him. Gently he patted Gabriel’s back. Sometimes that was all it took to lull him back to sleep. But the newchild squirmed fretfully under his hand. Still patting rhythmically, Jonas began to remember the wonderful sail that The Giver had given him…. He was not aware of giving the memory; but suddenly, he realized that it was becoming dimmer, that it was sliding through his hand into the being of the newchild. Gabriel became quiet. Startled, Jonas pulled back what was left of the memory with a burst of will. He removed his hand from the little back and stood quietly beside the crib.”
Which sentence from the passage above best explains Jonas’s reason for deciding to give the entire sailboat memory to Gabriel? [RL 7.1]
A. “Gently he patted Gabriel’s back.”
B. “But the newchild squirmed fretfully under his hand.”
C. “He was not aware of giving the memory; but suddenly, he realized that it was becoming dimmer” D. “Gabriel became quiet.”

THE GIVER — Chapters 15-16 (Pages 149-162)
By Lois Lowry
DURING- AND POST-READING QUESTIONS
Skills Focus

In this lesson, you’ll examine how the author develops
one of the novel’s themes in this chapter. [RL 7.2]

Purpose for Reading
To examine how the memories Jonas receives affect his opinion of his 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 149: “Jonas entered The Annex room and realized
immediately
that…”
To Page 151:
“‘Forgive me,’ he said”.

1. A: How does possessing all of the
memories of the past affect The Giver?
[RL 7.3]

answer like a 14 year old would

Answer 1

Sure! Here are the answers to the questions from Chapters 14-16 of The Giver written in a way that a 14-year-old might respond.

Chapter 14 Responses

1. Why does Jonas experience leg pain even after he is finished receiving the memory?
   Jonas still feels pain because memories can have a lasting impact. It's like when you remember something sad or painful; it can still hurt even if you're not going through it at that moment. The memory of pain lingers in his mind, just like his leg aches even though it’s not physically hurt anymore.

2. What does The Giver’s story about the last time he gave advice to the Committee of Elders reveal about The Giver and The Committee’s different points of view toward the lost pilot?
   The Giver seems to understand the weight of memories and emotions, while the Committee seems more focused on keeping control and order. When The Giver advised them, they didn’t care about the pilot's situation, which shows they prioritize the community's rules over individual feelings.

3. What does the excerpt reveal about Jonas as a character?
   This excerpt shows that Jonas is really compassionate and feels a sense of responsibility. He hates the idea of suffering alone and wants to share both the good and bad memories with everyone. It shows he’s growing more aware of how unfair it is for just him and The Giver to bear the burden of the community’s memories.

4. What does Jonas’s mother’s unwillingness to wake up in the middle of the night to comfort Gabe reveal about her as a character?
   It shows that Jonas’s mother is practical and maybe a bit distant when it comes to emotional situations. She seems to prioritize her sleep and responsibilities over comforting Gabe, which makes her seem less nurturing compared to Jonas, who is more thoughtful about these things.

5. Why does Jonas hope that Larissa is the one who will be there to take care of the twin who is going to be released to Elsewhere?
   Jonas probably thinks Larissa is kind and would care for the twin better than anyone else. He wants someone gentle and loving to take care of them, especially since it's such a sad and hard situation.

6. How does accidentally giving a memory to Gabe affect Jonas?
   It makes Jonas feel really connected to Gabe, but also a bit scared and confused. He didn’t mean to share a memory, and now he’s realizing that memories can affect others in ways he didn’t expect. It shows him the power and weight of the memories he has been given.

End of Chapter Discussion

7. How might the past’s famine and destruction have contributed to the community’s current structure? Should Jonas turn himself in to The Giver and confess that he gave a memory to Gabe? Why or why not?
   The past’s famine and destruction probably made the community value control and sameness more to prevent chaos and suffering like they experienced before. Jonas probably shouldn't turn himself in right away because it might cause more problems than it solves. He might want to talk to The Giver first to figure out what might happen next and how to handle the situation better.

Independent Practice

1. Best meaning of “befit”?
   A. suited. It fits the context perfectly.

2. How does the community view babies?
   A. Maintaining an orderly community is more important than any individual baby. They seem to focus on control over personal feelings.

3. Best sentence explaining Jonas’s reason for deciding to give the memory to Gabriel?
   C. “He was not aware of giving the memory; but suddenly, he realized that it was becoming dimmer.” This part shows that he didn’t mean to give it away, but it happened instinctively.

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