The Giver Chapter 16 Questions
Question 1
How would you characterise Jonas's mood at the start of Chapter 16
Depressed
Hopeful
Indifferent
Happy
Question 2
What is the name of the place Jonas's training takes place?
The Library
The Classroom
The Annexe room
Question 3
"... now he understood the joy of being an individual, special and unique and proud." What made Jonas understand this?
Seeing a birthday party
Seeing Christmas Day
Seeing a school prize-giving ceremony
Question 4
With which animal did Jonas experience "the bonds between animal and human," in a memory?
Dog
Cat
Hedgehog
Horse
Question 5
What is The Giver's favourite memory?
A family scene with warmth and gifts
Riding a horse to a stream
Museums and paintings with beautiful colours
Question 6
Which family members was Jonas surprised to see in the family scene?
Parents
Brothers
Grandparents
Question 7
Where will Jonas's mother and father go and live when Jonas and Lily leave home?
In the House of the Old
With the other Childless Adults
They'll be released
Question 8
"There was an awkward silence for a moment. Then Father gave a little chuckle. "Jonas. You, of all people. Precision of language, please!""
What causes this reaction in Jonas's father?
Jonas asking for a smack rather than a snack.
Jonas asking about his family's dreams.
Jonas asking if his parents love him.
Question 9
What was Jonas's first lie to his parents?
That he is enjoying his training with The Giver.
That he loves them.
That he understands why it's inappropriate to use a word like 'love.'
Question 10
"Things could be different. I don't know how, but there must be some way for things to be different. There could be colours."
To whom does Jonas say these words?
Fiona
Gabriel
Asher
Question 11
Why does Jonas feel guilty about Gabriel?
He's giving Gabriel memories.
He's giving Gabriel his pill.
He's not looking after Gabriel properly.
Question 12
At the end of Chapter 16, what does Jonas do?
He explains to Asher about seeing beyond.
He throws his pill away.
He kisses Fiona.