Memories
What was Jonas’s first memory of pain?
A sunburn
At which ceremony did children get assigned their role?
Ceremony of 12
Who was Jonas’s best friend?
Asher
In what month is the Naming Ceremony held?
December
What physical feature did Gabe, Jonas and the Giver all have in common?
Light eyes
What happens to the memories when a receiver or giver dies or leaves the community?
The memories return to the people
What happens at the ceremony of 9’s?
They get their bikes
Who was Rosemary?
The Giver’s daughter, the receiver of memory before Jonas
Describe Jonas’s community environment.
Flat, same climate
Why did Gabe sleep better in Jonas’s room?
He transmitted calming memories to him
What was the Giver’s favourite memory?
The Christmas with family, showing love.
Lily was told that she might look to be what when she grows up?
Storyteller
What job does Jonas's mom have?
Department of Justice
Newborn twins are separated based on what quality?
Weight
How long did Gabe stay with Jonas’s family?
Close to a year
What is the first memory where Jonas experienced colour?
The apple turned red when playing catch with it
At age 8, what happens?
They get their comfort object taken away, and they get a front buttoned jacket
Who got the position at the House of the Old?
Fiona
Why does the community choose “sameness”?
So people don’t make the wrong choice and so bad things wont happen/ it would cause chaos
What was the last memory Jonas gave Gabe?
The memory of warmth
What was the memory that Rosemary received that caused her so much pain?
A child being taken away from it’s parents
At which ceremony did children get their jackets with the buttons in the back and what does it symbolize?
teamwork or interdependence
Who is the only member of the community allowed to have books?
The Giver
What book is each family allowed to have?
A dictionary
Why was Gabe to be released?
He cried too much