The Giver Characters
Who is the main character of "The Giver"?
Provide their first and last name.
Jonas
How many children could each family have?
two children
What number is Jonas’?
19
What is the first memory that Jonas receives?
snow
What does Jonas's father do for a living?
He is a Nurturer
How old is Jonas when he leaves the community?
twelve
Name two rules in the community
They can’t ride bikes until 9
They can’t be rude
They can’t brag
They can’t lie
They must share dreams and feelings
They have to report the stirring
Who decides your job/assignment?
Committee of Elders
Jonas receives a memory of a family celebrating what holiday?
Christmas
Every morning the family must talk about their _____
Every night the family must tell their ________
Dreams & Feelings
Who are Jonas’ best friends?
Asher and Fiona
at what age are you allowed to ride a bike
9
What assignment did Fiona get?
Caretaker of the old
Who does Jonas accidently transfer a memory to and what is the memory?
Gabriel and a sailboat on a lake
What color does Jonas see first? When does he see this color (3 different times)?
Red, Apple, Fiona's Hair. Audiences Faces
What is the name of the child that stays with Jonas? Why is he staying with them?
Gabriel. He is staying with them because he is not sleeping through the night and the night nurturers aren't the best.
What color eyes do Jonas and the Giver have?
pale
What assignment does Asher get?
Assistant Director of Recreation
Who transfers memories to Jonas and how do they do it?
The Giver presses his hands firmly on Jonas's back
What is the first painful memory Jonas Receives? & What is Jonas's most traumatizing memory?
Sunburn & Warfare
What is so special about Rosemary?
She is The Giver’s daughter
What did the final rule for Jonas allow him to do as Receiver of Memory?
lie
What assignment has no honor?
Birth mother
What is the point of having a Receiver of Memories?
to help the elders make decisions / provide wisdom
How many rules can you break before you are released? What is each broken rule called?
3 transgressions