The Giver
Who is Jonas?
A boy chosen to become the Receiver of Memory.
What TV show appears in the film?
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Define:
foodie
Someone especially interested in food.
Who is the main historical figure of the movie?
Nelson Mandela
Which country drives on the left side of the road?
A) USA
B) Australia and the UK
C) USA and the UK
D) only the UK
Australia and the UK
What important human experience is missing in Jonas’s society?
Emotions / real choice / individuality
Why does Jamal know the quiz answers?
His life experiences.
What is a fad diet?
A trendy but often temporary diet.
Which sport appears in the film?
Rugby
Which country has more sheep than people?
A) USA
B) England
C) Canada
D) Australia
Australia
Explain the meaning of “Sameness" in the book.
A controlled society without differences.
Why does Jamal continue playing the quiz after winning large amounts of money?
He hopes Latika will see him on TV.
Which ingredients do you need to bake Scones, expect of salt, milk, ...
flour, baking powder, sugar, butter, (egg to brush the scones)
What is so unusual when we think of the capital of South Africa?
There is not one, but 3 capitals
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Book vs movie:
Name two differences.
Jonas' age (12 vs. teenager)/the ending (open vs. suggests clearer change)/ Asher (Director of Recreation vs. Drone Pilot)/release (peaceful vs. death sentence)
How does Jamal answer the final question of the show?
Name two idioms used in English that refer to food.
A piece of cake
Cheap as chips
Not one's cup of tea
Best thing since sliced bread
A smart cookie
A couch potato
Food for thought
Like two peas in a pod
The icing on the cake
Selling like hot cakes
What was the official system of racial separation in South Africa called?
Apartheid
How many time zones does the USA have if all territories are included?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 5
D)11
11
Then add territories:
What rule is Jonas allowed to break after becoming Receiver?
He may lie.
During the attack in which Jamal’s mother dies, which religious conflict is shown?
Muslims attacking Hindus
What is staple food?
A food that makes up the dominant part of a population's diet.
What does the word Invictus mean?
Unconquered / undefeated
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn