Plot Details
Who is the main character of the book?
Jonas
Who gives Jonas the memories?
The Giver
Where does the story take place?
In a community
What is a “community”?
A group of people living together
What color does Jonas see first?
red
How old is Jonas when the story begins?
12
What is the name of the baby in Jonas’s family?
Gabreil
Where does Jonas go to get memories?
The Giver’s room
What does release mean in the book?
death
What number Ceremony is most important in the story?
the ceremony of 12
What special job does Jonas get?
Receiver of Memory
Who is Jonas’s best friend?
Asher
What vehicle does Jonas ride every day?
A bicycle
What does Sameness mean?
Everything is the same and controlled
What must citizens take every day?
pills
Who does Jonas try to save by leaving?
Gabriel
What job does Jonas’s father have?
Nuturer
Where does Jonas go at the end?
Elsewhere
What are memories?
Things that happen in the past
What happens to people who break serious rules?
they are realsed
What does Jonas do at the end of the book?
He leaves the community
Who was the Receiver before Jonas?
Rosemary
What natural place does Jonas cross when he leaves?
A river
What are feelings?
emotiosns people have
What is Jonas not allowed to talk about at first?
His training as Receiver