Chapter 16 Quiz — The Giver

by Lois Lowry

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 16

What does Jonas ask the Giver at the start of Chapter 16?

• To explain why the community eliminated color and music
• To share the Giver's own favorite memory with him
• To teach him how to transmit memories to other people
• To tell him what happens during a release ceremony

Which of the following best describes the scene in the Giver's favorite memory?

• A solitary walk through a beautiful autumn forest with falling leaves
• A family gathering with grandparents, a decorated tree, presents, and a fireplace
• A large community celebration with music, dancing, and feasting
• A quiet evening by a lake where an old couple watches the sunset together

What emotion does the Giver help Jonas identify from the memory?

• Nostalgia (a sentimental longing for the past)
• Gratitude (a deep appreciation for kindness received)
• Love (a deep feeling of warmth, affection, and connection)
• Contentment (a peaceful satisfaction with one's circumstances)

What are grandparents, according to what Jonas learns in this chapter?

• Elderly community members who serve as volunteer advisors to families
• The parents of one's parents who remain part of an extended family
• Retired Elders who move to the House of the Old after their service ends
• Honorary titles given to the oldest citizens in the community

What happens to parents in Jonas's community once their children are grown?

• They continue living with their children and help raise grandchildren
• They are assigned new children by the Committee of Elders to raise
• They move to the House of the Childless Adults and later the House of the Old
• They become teachers and mentors at the training center for new parents

How does Jonas's mother respond when he asks 'Do you love me?'

• She becomes angry and reports his inappropriate language to the Elders
• She says yes and hugs him tightly, expressing genuine emotion
• She says 'love' is an imprecise, obsolete word and suggests more precise questions
• She ignores the question entirely and changes the subject to his schoolwork

What substitute questions do Jonas's parents suggest he ask instead of 'Do you love me?'

• "Do you care about me?" and "Do you worry about my future?"
• "Do you enjoy me?" and "Do you take pride in my accomplishments?"
• "Are you satisfied with me?" and "Do you approve of my behavior?"
• "Do you appreciate me?" and "Are you glad I am in your family unit?"

What lie does Jonas tell his parents in this chapter?

• He tells them he did not receive any difficult memories that day
• He says that he understands their response about love, even though he does not accept it
• He claims he has been taking his Stirrings pill every morning as required
• He says he has no concerns about the community's rules and practices

What does Jonas do for Gabriel at the end of the chapter?

• He teaches Gabriel to say the word 'love' as his first word
• He gives Gabriel a soothing memory and whispers 'I love you' to him
• He hides Gabriel in his room to prevent him from being released
• He asks his parents to officially adopt Gabriel into their family unit

What rule does Jonas deliberately break at the end of Chapter 16?

• He shares classified information about his Receiver training with his sister Lily
• He refuses to complete his required volunteer hours at the House of the Old
• He stops taking his daily Stirrings pill that suppresses deep emotions
• He leaves the community boundaries without permission from the Elders

What does the Giver reveal about the memory he transmitted to Jonas?

• It was a memory he received from the previous Receiver of Memory long ago
• It was his own favorite memory, which he has now permanently lost by giving it away
• It was a composite memory created by combining several different holiday celebrations
• It was the very first memory he ever received during his own training as Receiver

Which theme is MOST central to Chapter 16?

• The importance of physical courage and enduring pain for personal growth
• The conflict between genuine human emotion and a society built on control and Sameness
• The dangers of technological advancement and its impact on the natural world
• The value of education and knowledge in overthrowing unjust political systems

Which of the following events actually happens in Chapter 16?

• Jonas asks his parents if they love him during the evening sharing of feelings
• The Giver refuses to share his favorite memory because it is too painful
• Jonas's father announces that Gabriel will be released the next morning
• Jonas runs away from the community after arguing with his parents about love

Comprehension Quiz