The Giver
Who is the givers daughter?
Rosemary.
How old is lily?
7 years old.
Why did Jonas take Gabriel?
To save him from being released.
What do they talk about after dinner?
There feelings.
Who is Rosemary to the giver?
his daughter.
How does The Giver's relationship with Jonas change over time?
Jonas becomes the only person who truly understands The Giver's loneliness, and The Giver comes to love Jonas like a son.
What stuff animal does lily have when born?
stuffed elephant.
How does Gabriel affect Jonas’s emotional development?
Gabriel introduces Jonas to actual, unconditional love.
When do they get bikes?
9 years old.
How long did Rosemary's training last?
Her training lasted for five weeks.
Why does The Giver look so much older than his actual age?
The physical and emotional weight of holding all the world’s memories—including pain, war, starvation, and grief—has prematurely aged him, leaving him exhausted and wrinkled.
What happens to Lily at the Ceremony of Eight?
She receives her front-buttoned jacket.
What unique physical trait does Jonas and Gabriel have in common?
They both have pale, light-colored eyes.
What pill do citizens take every morning?
A pill to suppress the Stirrings (romantic and physical feelings/dreams).
Why was her release a disaster for the community?
When a Receiver dies or leaves, all of the memories they have accumulated flood back into the community.
Who was The Giver before he received his title?
He was once a regular citizen selected to be the Receiver of Memory because he possessed the capacity to "see beyond."
What job does Jonas think would suit Lily?
Jonas thinks Lily would make an excellent Speaker because she is loud, direct, and loves to talk.
What was Jonas reaction when the chief elder skipped him?
He was scared that he didn't get a assigned job.
What does "release" actually mean in the community?
It is a euphemism for lethal injection or execution (death).
What kinds of memories did the giver give her first?
The Giver started by giving her five weeks of beautiful, happy memories.
What is The Giver's primary job in the community?
He holds all the memories of the past from before Sameness was established so that the community elders do not have to suffer from them.
What does Lily notice about Gabe and Jonas?
Lily is the first to point out that Gabriel and Jonas share the same unusual, pale eyes.
Why does Jonas start crying in chapter 19 when he see his dad with the needle?
He is about to witness an infant's execution.
Why does the community enforce "Sameness"?
To protect people from pain, fear, war, and the difficult consequences of making independent choices.
Why did Rosemary ask to be released?
Because she could not handle the emotional pain, fear, and grief of the difficult memories.