Characters
Setting
Plot
Summary
Details
100
What is the main character’s name?
Jonas
100
It was almost what month when the story begins?
December
100
Which ceremony was the most important?
12's
100
Summarize what happened when you retired from a job.
You went to House of Old, were well taken care of, then released
100
Why couldn’t people see colors?
There needed to be a community of “sameness”; genes were manipulated by scientists
200
Who was Jonas’s sister?
Lily
200
When does the story take place?
In the future
200
What happens to people when they are released?
They are killed
200
Summarize Jonas’s dad’s job.
Nurturer for first year; he released the twin
200
What was the treatment for “stirrings?”
Morning pills
300
Who was Jonas’s best friend?
Asher
300
If you were living in the community, what would you see outside?
No wildlife, no colors
300
Why was Jonas so upset at the 12’s ceremony?
He was skipped
300
Summarize the reason for ceremonies at each year for the children.
So everyone could have the same
300
Why was a replacement child needed for Caleb?
Caleb fell into the river
400
What was the name of the baby?
Gabriel
400
What does it look like outside, away from the community?
Wildlife, waterfalls, narrow, bumpy roads
400
Why was Jonas selected to be the next Receiver? Name at least one reason.
Intelligent, integrity, courage, wisdom, to see beyond
400
Summarize the job of the Giver.
He held memories, gave advice, trained Jonas to take over
400
Why was there no longer snow?
A system was devised by the Climate Control
500
Rosemary
Who was the Giver’s daughter?
500
What types of things were in the Giver’s office where much of the story takes place?
Couch, video, books, different furniture
500
Why couldn’t the community make choices?
They might make a mistake
500
Summarize the reason Jonas left.
He wanted to change the community and save Gabe
500
What memories were given to Jonas? Name three.
Family, love, snow, Christmas, sunshine, war, grief, sleds, ocean, boats
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