Community Basics
This important ceremony is when 12-year-olds receive their lifetime job assignments
What is the Ceremony of Twelve?
This main character is chosen to be the next Receiver of Memory
Who is Jonas?
At this age, children receive their first bicycles
What is age 9?
This physical feature makes Jonas different from most community members
What are pale eyes?
The Receiver of Memory's main job is to hold these for the community
What are memories of the past?
Family units in the community are allowed this specific number and type of children
What is one male and one female child?
This character works as a Nurturer and cares for newchildren
Who is Jonas's father?
Citizens must always use this type of language
What is precise language?
This object first appears different to Jonas during a game of catch
What is the apple?
Jonas must stop taking these after receiving his assignment
What are stirring pills?
Citizens must take these pills daily to suppress physical attractions and feelings
What are stirring pills?
This struggling newchild comes to live with Jonas's family
Who is Gabriel?
This is strictly forbidden in the community, except for the Receiver
What is lying?
As the new Receiver, Jonas can do this when others cannot
What is ask any questions/lie?
This is where people believe others go when they are released
What is Elsewhere?
This is the term used when someone leaves the community permanently, though its true meaning is hidden
What is release?
This character is Jonas's best friend who often mixes up his words
Who is Asher?
These must be shared every morning at school and every evening at home
What are feelings?
Jonas feels this way when he first receives his assignment
What is confused and worried?
The community eliminated this to create Sameness
What are choices/decisions?
Every evening, families must participate in this ritual of sharing
What is the telling of feelings?
This person will train Jonas in his new role
Who is The Giver?
The community maintains this state of complete equality and control
What is Sameness?
Jonas must do his training in this way, unlike other assignments
What is alone/apart from others?
This is the first memory Jonas receives from The Giver
What is snow/sledding?