The Giver 1
Who is the Giver?
The old Receiver of Memory
Why does Gabriel come to stay with Jonas's family unit?
He has trouble sleeping
Muddle
To make a mess of; to confuse
Idle
Lacking worth or basis; not turned to normal or appropriate use; vain; inactive, having no employment; lazy
What will my name be next year?
What is a comfort object?
A stuffed animal
Jonas’s family unit cannot legally have more kids, so they have to promise not to get attached to Gabriel.
Folly
a foolish act or idea
Famish
To deprive of food; starve
What is my 2026 reading goal?
70 books
Who wrote The Giver?
Lois Lowry
What is the first memory that Jonas receives?
Sliding downhill on a sled
Perpetual
Constant; continual
Bewilderment
the quality or state of being lost, perplexed, or confused
What kind of tea do I drink?
Mint tea
Which of Jonas's friends does he have a crush on?
Fiona
What are the Stirrings?
The beginning feelings that come with puberty and hormones
Niche
A specialized market or interest; a recess in a wall
Cordial
showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
How many sources are in my final paper for grad school?
Twenty-six
What award did The Giver receive?
The John Newberry Medal
What is Gabriel's comfort object?
Hippo
Facetious
Meant to be humorous or funny; not serious
Satirical
Of or relating to sharp wit, irony, or sarcasm used to expose and discredit vice or folly
On my last trip to Barnes and Noble, how many books did I buy?