The Characters
Who is the story's protagonist?
Jonas
What is the most honored job in the community?
The Giver/Receiver
What is the first painful memory Jonas receives?
Sunburn
What 2 ritual does the family participate in each day?
Dream sharing and Sharing of feelings
What was Jonas's first memory that he received?
Snow
How old is Jonas at the start of the story?
In this community, when are children named?
At the Naming Ceremony
Why is Jonas selected as the Receiver of Memory?
Answers may vary
DOUBLE POINTS, if you can be specific: How are children disciplined for precision of language?
How does Jonas "See Beyond"?
He sees color.
What is Jonas's father's occupation?
Nurturer
What happens during the Ceremony of Twelve?
Jobs are assigned
Why is Gabriel brought to Jonas’s home?
He needed extra nurturing to grow
What gift do 9’s receive?
Bikes
What is unique about Jonas's eyes?
They are pale, setting him apart from most others in the community.
Who are Jonas's two closest friends?
Asher and Fiona
What is the meaning of "release" in the community?
A punishment or a mysterious event.
Why does Jonas decide to leave the community?
He believes the community should experience real emotions and memories
How are the Stirrings treated? Bonus points: What are Stirrings?
Stirrings are sexual feelings. Community members take pills to suppress these feelings.
What is the land outside of the community known as?
Elsewhere
Which character confused "snack" and "smack" when he was a 3?
Asher
How are family units created in the community?
By assigning spouses and children to citizens.
What happens to the memories Jonas has once he leaves the community?
They are released into the community for everyone to experience
In Jonas's Ceremony of Twelve, what number did the Chief Elder skip? #1-25
19
How does The Giver end?
Jonas and Gabe reach a new community filled with warmth and music