Characters
Who is the protagonist of The Giver?
Jonas
Where does The Giver take place?
The Community (a highly controlled environment with no individuality).
What is Jonas's first major realization about the community's control over its citizens?
That they do not have the freedom to make choices, like choosing their own spouse.
What is the first memory Jonas receives from The Giver?
The memory of snow and sledding.
What does The Giver teach Jonas about the importance of memories?
Memories are what make life meaningful, and without them, people cannot fully experience emotions.
Who was Jonas' best friend, who was assigned Assistant Director of Recreation?
Asher
What is the significance of the Ceremony of Twelve?
It is when children receive their life assignments.
How does Jonas begin to change after receiving his first memory from The Giver?
He begins to experience deep emotions and questions the society's rules.
What event makes Jonas realize the depth of the community's control over emotions?
The release of the infant (Gabriel).
What memory does Jonas receive that teaches him about love?
Feelings are discussed in daily meetings, and emotions are suppressed through medication.