Ch 1-3
What is Jonas most worried about at the beginning of the novel?
The Ceremony of Twelve
Where does Jonas volunteer with Fiona?
The House of Old
How does Jonas feel when skipped?
He is selected, not assigned, but feels ashamed and frightened.
Who is the quiet girl Jonas has feelings for?
Fiona
Who is the author of The Giver?
Lois Lowry
What nightly ritual does Jonas’s family perform?
Sharing feelings.
What does Lily receive at the Ceremony of Eight?
A jacket with smaller buttons and pockets.
How does the audience respond after Jonas is chosen?
They chant his name.
Who is Jonas’s younger sister?
Lily
What is the main setting of the novel?
A dystopian world and a highly controlled community.
What does Jonas notice about the apple when tossing it with Asher?
It chnages.
What ceremony do parents go to before the Ceremony of Twelve?
Ceremony of Loss.
What 5 qualities must the Receiver have?
Intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom, and the Capacity to See Beyond.
What is the name of Jonas’s friend who is clumsy and often late?
Asher
What is Jonas’s father’s job?
Nurturer
What was Lily’s complaint during the family’s sharing of feelings in Chapter 1?
A visiting Seven cut in line
What do the Nines receive at their ceremony?
Bicycles
What special privilege will Jonas have as Receiver?
He can lie.
Which baby stays with Jonas’s family temporarily?
Gabriel
What is the punishment for breaking community rules three times?
Release
What treatment must Jonas take after the dream and having "stirrings"?
Take a pill / medicine
What is Gabriel granted at the Ceremony of One?
A year’s reprieve (he can continue with the Nurturers).
What does the Chief Elder say about Jonas’s selection?
It is a rare and honorable position.
Who is the Chief Elder?
The leader of the community.
What does Jonas’s eye color suggest?
He is different from most people.