jonas
what is jonas job?
the receiver
what was the first memeories jonas received the giver.
The sled down a hill.
Describe the life of a Birthmother.
(three births), they become Laborers. They never see their children.
What happens in a cermony when someone dies.
everyone chants the name of the lost person loudly, gradually saying the name quieter and quieter throughout the day.
When do newchildren turn one?
every december.
Why does Jonas take the apple home?
He wants to try to get the apple to change again.
the giver.
Why does the community in The Giver favor “Sameness”?
Sameness, or the eradication of differences between citizens as much as possible, is a central principle in Jonas's community.
What happens to the Nines at a Ceremony?
The Nines receives bikes.
What is the rule about family units?
Each family unit must have two children: one male and one female.
Why was jonas number skipped?
He didn't know what would become of him.
What happens to the apple while Jonas is playing with it?
The apple changes in some odd way. The shape and size stay the same, but something about the apple changes.
who was the receiver before jonas?
Rosemary.
List 2 reasons that a community member can be released.
Newchildren are released for not developing properly; elderly people are released in a celebration of their lives.
whats Jonas' family's evening ritual
Each family member describes a feeling and explains why he/she had that feeling.
What happens to Jonas as a result of his decision to take an apple
He is the subject of an announcement which makes him feel remorse. He apologizes to the Director of Recreation the next morning.
he saw red from a apple in a tree.
what is the receiver job
to receive memories from the giver to keep people from seeing certain memories
why are the old or young released?
To old or when there twins the person who weighs less dies
Who was the givers daughter
Rosemary
Why must Jonas take pills?
Jonas must take a pill to stop “the stirrings,” or the onset of sexual desire during puberty.
what was the memories the giver kept to himself?
The memories of sounds.
what does release means
To be killed or wanting to be killed.
what happen to the boy who weighs less
he gets killed.
what is jonas's dad job?
He's the person who releases everyone.