Plot details
What age is Jonas when the story begins?
12
Who is the main character of The Giver
Jonas
Where does the story take place?
In a controlled community
What age do children receive their assigned jobs?
12
What does “release” mean in the community?
Killing someone
What important ceremony happens when children turn twelve?
The Ceremony of 12
Who gives Jonas memories of the past?
The Giver
What kind of climate does the community have?
The climate is controlled (no weather changes)
What must citizens take every day to control their emotions?
Pills
What is a “Nurturer”?
A person who takes care of the babies
What special role is Jonas selected for?
The Receiver of Memory
Who is Jonas's younger sister?
Lily
What transportation is used inside the community?
Bicycles
What color does Jonas see first?
Red
What does “Sameness” mean in the community?
Everyone lives the same way
How does Jonas learn the truth about what “release” means?
By watching his father kill a newborn by injecting something into him.
What is Jonas's father's job?
Nurturer
Where does Jonas receive his training?
The Giver's Dwelling
What rule allows Jonas to ask any question during his training?
He may ask any question and is not required to follow all rules
What is the Receiver of Memory?
The person who holds memories from the past
Why does Jonas decide to leave the community?
To save Gabriel and bring memories back to the people.
What special ability does Gabriel share with Jonas?
He can see beyond (see colors)
What exists beyond the community’s boundaries?
Elsewhere
What happens to the memories when the Receiver leaves the community?
The memories return to the people
What are “stirrings”?
Strong feelings or emotions