The Rules
The Ceremony
The Memories
The Pain
Key Terms
100
The community rules say that each family unit will have this number and combination of children.
What is one boy and one girl?
100
This group of people observes the children and decides where they will start their training.
Who are the Elders?
100
The first memory Jonas receives is of this.
What is a sled ride?
100
Jonas is not allowed to take relief of pain medication related to his training because pain brings this.
What is wisdom?
100
This character could be seen as a symbol of the importance of a fresh start.
Who is Gabriel?
200
When Jonas takes the apple, he is breaking this rule.
What is, Do not hoard/save food?
200
This job is described as lonely and painful.
What is Receiver of Memory?
200
Jonas first learns about Sameness when he asks why they no longer have these two things.
What are hills and snow?
200
When she could no longer deal with the painful memories, Rosemary was released by this person.
Who is Rosemary?
200
"Your hands are as cold as ice" is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is a simile?
300
Shortly after they see Gabriel, Jonas expects Lily to be scolded for breaking this rule.
What is rudeness? (for mentioning a difference)
300
When Jonas sees the audience change during the ceremony, he thinks it might be an example of this quality which he is supposed to have.
What is the Capacity to See Beyond?
300
When Jonas receives the Giver's memory of Love, he has questions about the presence of these.
What are grandparents?
300
These two memories are specifically mentioned as bothering Jonas.
What are the dead elephant and war?
300
"The wind whistled through the trees" is an example of this.
What is personification?
400
After reading this rule, Jonas starts wondering about the rules given to others.
What is, You may lie?
400
Because the community is so protective, it is unusual for them to have this type of child (like Caleb).
What is a replacement child?
400
Jonas is denied relief of pain medication when this happens because it is against the rules.
What is the memory of breaking his leg?
400
Jonas becomes most upset after he sees this for the first time.
What is his father releasing a baby?
400
"He heard the rhythmic sound of the water lapping hypnotically against the beach" is an example of this.
What is imagery?
500
This rule, which usually becomes important at around age 12, was designed to keep emotions under control.
What is, You must take a pill to prevent stirrings?
500
Receiving coats that button in the back ismeant to be symbolic of this.
What is community interdependence? (i.e. that they rely on each other for help)
500
The first memory that Jonas passes on to Gabriel is of this.
What is sailing?
500
This is a symbol of the link between pleasure and pain.
What is the sled?
500
This motif is present in the last lines of the novel.
What is vision?
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