Characters
Who is Jonas’s little sister?
Lily
What major event happens at the Ceremony of Twelve?
Children are given their life Assignments
What do people in the community take to suppress emotions?f
Pills
What does the sled represent in Jonas’s journey?
His path to freedom and the unknown
Why is it wrong that people in the community don’t understand what “release” really means?
Because it hides the truth and takes away informed choice
What is the role of the Giver?
To hold all memories of the past and advise the Elders
What unusual ability does Jonas have that sets him apart?
The Capacity to See Beyond
What is Sameness in the community?
A system that removes differences to create control and peace
What theme is shown when Jonas experiences both joy and pain through memories?
The importance of feeling and memory in being truly human
What moral question does The Giver raise about pain and happiness?
Whether a life without pain is truly worth living if it means giving up real joy and love
Why is Gabriel at risk of being released?
He does not sleep through the night and is not developing as expected
What is Jonas’s reaction when he learns what “release” really means?
He is horrified and feels betrayed
Why are precise words so important in the community?
To avoid confusion, emotion, or misunderstanding
What does the color red symbolize in the book?
Emotions, individuality, and things that were taken away
Why doesn’t The Giver leave the community with Jonas?
He believes he must stay to help the people face the returning memories
Who is Jonas's best friend at the beginning of the book?
Asher
Why does Jonas run away from the community?
To save Gabriel and to return memories to the people
What is a "comfort object"?
A stuffed animal given to children for comfort
Why is the community’s idea of “peace” flawed?
Because it removes love, choice, and deep human experiences
What does The Giver suggest about the danger of giving up freedom for safety?
That it leads to a lack of true emotion, individuality, and moral responsibility
What happened to Rosemary, the previous Receiver-in-training
She asked to be released after receiving painful memories
What memory helps Jonas survive as he and Gabriel escape?
The memory of warmth, love, and family
What happens to twins born in the community?
The smaller one is released
What is the significance of Jonas seeing colors while others cannot?
He is gaining awareness and individuality that others have lost
What does the ending suggest about hope and the unknown?
That even in uncertainty, the possibility of real life, love, and freedom is worth the risk