Plot Details
What ceremony gives Jonas his Assignment?
The Ceremony of Twelve
Who is the main character of The Giver?
Jonas
Where does the story take place?
The Community
What does “release” mean in the Community?
Death
What theme is shown when Jonas experiences colors?
Beauty and individuality
What Assignment does Jonas receive?
Receiver of Memory
Who trains Jonas by giving him memories?
The Giver
What rule controls family life in the Community?
Family units are assigned, not chosen
What is Sameness?
A system where everything is controlled to remove differences
Which theme is shown through memories of war and pain?
Pain and loss
Why is Jonas’s Assignment different from others?
He receives memories and is not told his role beforehand
Who is Jonas’s best friend?
Asher
What happens to people who break serious rules?
They are released
What is the Receiver of Memory?
The person who holds memories of the past
What theme does Jonas’s relationship with Gabriel represent?
Love and connection
What does Jonas discover about “release”?
It is actually killing
Who is Jonas’s little sister?
Lily
What is Elsewhere?
A place outside the Community
What does “precision of language” mean?
Speaking carefully and accurately
Which theme is shown when Jonas decides to escape?
Courage and growth
How does the novel end?
Jonas escapes with Gabriel toward Elsewhere, hearing music
Who is Gabriel?
A baby Jonas’s father cares for
Why is the Community controlled so strictly?
To maintain Sameness and eliminate pain and conflict
Why is the word “love” considered inappropriate?
Because the Community does not allow deep emotions
What is the main message of The Giver?
Memories and emotions are essential to being human