Chapter 14 Practice Quiz — The Giver
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Practice Quiz: Chapter 14
What memory does The Giver transmit to Jonas at the beginning of Chapter 14?
A memory of riding the sled down a steeper hill, where Jonas crashes, breaks his leg, and scrapes his face on the ice.
How does the sled memory in Chapter 14 differ from the sled memory in Chapter 11?
In Chapter 14, the hill is steeper, the sled is harder to control, and the ride ends in a crash with a broken leg, whereas the Chapter 11 memory was a pleasant, exhilarating ride.
What does Jonas beg The Giver for after the broken-leg memory?
Jonas begs for medication to relieve the excruciating pain in his leg.
Why does The Giver refuse to give Jonas medication?
Jonas's instructions state that he is not permitted to apply for medication to treat any pain related to his training as Receiver of Memory.
What does The Giver do about the lingering pain from the broken-leg memory?
The Giver takes back most of the pain but allows a remnant of it to stay with Jonas.
What other painful memories does The Giver transmit after the broken leg?
The Giver transmits memories of a sunburn, starvation, and a wounded animal, among others.
Why does The Giver say they must hold painful memories?
The Giver explains that painful memories give them wisdom, which the community's leaders rely on when making difficult decisions.
What role does the Receiver play for the Committee of Elders?
The Committee of Elders consults the Receiver of Memory for guidance on matters they do not understand, drawing on the accumulated wisdom from generations of experience.
What does Jonas suggest to make the burden of memories easier?
Jonas suggests that painful memories should be shared among all the people, so more citizens would have wisdom and the burden on Jonas and The Giver would be lighter.
How does The Giver respond to Jonas's suggestion about sharing memories?
The Giver says the people chose not to bear the burden of memories — they prefer to be told what to do rather than carry the weight of painful experience.
What realization stops Jonas when he argues they should try to change things?
Jonas stops himself when he realizes that in this community, nothing ever changes — the system is designed to prevent any alteration to the established order.
What does Jonas's father say about the identical twins?
He mentions that a set of identical twins is expected to be born soon, and the smaller one will have to be released because the community does not allow identical twins.
What does Jonas imagine happens to people who are released?
Jonas naively imagines that released people are sent Elsewhere, where they might live in another community. He hopes the smaller twin might meet Larissa, the old woman who was recently released.
Who is Larissa, and why does Jonas think of her?
Larissa is an elderly woman Jonas once bathed at the House of the Old who had recently been released. Jonas imagines the released twin might meet her Elsewhere.
How does Jonas discover he can transmit memories to Gabriel?
While touching Gabriel's back to comfort him during the night, Jonas thinks about a pleasant sailing memory and realizes with a start that the memory is flowing into the baby.
What memory does Jonas transmit to Gabriel?
Jonas transmits a memory of sailing on a calm, beautiful lake — a peaceful memory The Giver had previously given him.
How does Jonas react when he first realizes he is transmitting memories?
Jonas pulls back in alarm, realizing he has broken the rules. But when Gabriel becomes restless again, he deliberately chooses to transmit the full memory.
Why is Jonas's decision to transmit memories to Gabriel significant?
It is Jonas's first conscious decision to break the community's rules to help another person, showing he is beginning to prioritize compassion over obedience.
What does the sled motif represent across Chapters 11 and 14?
The sled represents the duality of memory — in Chapter 11 it brought joy, but in Chapter 14 it brings pain. This shows that receiving memories means accepting both pleasure and suffering.
What central theme does Jonas's loneliness in Chapter 14 reinforce?
It reinforces the theme that knowledge and wisdom come at the cost of isolation — Jonas bears pain and understanding that separate him from everyone around him.