Why is Jonas frustrated at the end of chapter 17?
Jonas also starts to question the rules in his community and identifies serious flaws in his society.
Why is Asher annoyed with Jonas?
Asher is annoyed that Jonas and blames him for ruining the game.
What did Jonas observe at the playing field? Why did this upset him?
He observed other twelves playing good guys and bad guys. He understands that this game is a game of war.
Why does Jonas go to the playing field?
Jonas felt happy and was in the mood to play with his friends.
What effect has Jonas felt from not taking his “stirrings” pills?
He is experiencing pleasurable dreams and he is starting to see colors more vividly.
Why did Jonas not go to the Annexe at the beginning of chapter 17?
There was an unscheduled holiday.
What does Mother say about the word love?
It is meaningless and has become obsolete.
What does Jonas ask his Father?
Do you love me?
What is the Giver's favorite memory?
Memory of a family celebrating Christmas.
What did the horse memory give to Jonas?
The memory of the horse helped Jonas understand that once there was a bond between animals and humans.
What is significant about the museum memory?
Jonas saw all of the colors.
What was significant about the birthday party memory?
Through the birthday memory, he gained insight into feeling special, unique and proud.
Why did the Giver apologize to Jonas?
The Giver apologized to Jonas because he knows Jonas doesn’t understand what death is.
What did the dieing boy in the memory ask from Jonas?
Water
Why is the Giver in so much pain when Jonas enters the Annexe?
The pain of the bad memories is too much for the Giver to bear.
What’s the reason for releasing one when identical twins are born?
. One identical twin is released because there it is not allowed to have an identical twin in the community.
