Who said it?
"There were a lot of colors . . . there was a time when flesh was many colors."
The Giver
What was the pleasurable memory Jonas got right before sunburn?
Sunshine - lying out in the sun.
What controversy is currently happening at Father's work involving twins?
Only one can be kept: the other must be released. (lower birth weight)
When is the only time the community can acknowledge differences?
The yearly Ceremony
When the Giver said, "My life is here," what did he point at?
His chest (heart).
"Please . . . take some of the pain."
The Giver
What was one of the words Jonas got from his first sledding memory?
Snow - Sled - mound - hill - runners
What kind-hearted offer does Jonas give, in response to Gabriel's restless nights?
To have Gabriel sleep in his room.
There is a name card that has been placed by workers in the night.
What did the Giver say when Jonas began explaining about his instructor's lessons about how the brain works?
"They know nothing."
"But Edna. She was a Birthmother, and then she worked in Food Production. She never even had a family unit."
Larissa
Which memory does Jonas share with Gabriel to comfort him?
Sailboat on the water
What complaint does Mother have involving Gabe?
She can't get good sleep.
What happened to the last Receiver of Memories?
The Giver failed her with his choice of memories.
How does Jonas feel about being alone (solitude)?
He is enjoying it - it is new to him and special.
"My swimming instructor says I don't have the right boyishness or something."
Asher
What is one thing the surviving elephant did after its mate was killed?
Touched the corpse with its trunk
Covered the body with some leafy branches
Roared into the landscape
What kind of animal does Gabriel have for his comfort object?
Hippo
How is the Giver's dwelling in the Annex different than any other place in the community? One way.
The door remains locked.
There is an opportunity to turn the speaker off.
The furnishings are comfortable.
He has an attendant stationed at the door.
What does conspicuous mean?
Obvious - noticeable
"I have caused you anxiety. I apologize to my community."
Chief Elder
What was Jonas' response to the second sledding memory (painful)? Name one.
Thought of the word fire
Vomited
Writhed
Rocked back and forth
Begged for pain medication
What happens to the sailboat memory after Jonas gives it to Gabe?
It's a "wisp" of a memory and there is a lack there where it once was.
What happened to the memories when the last Receiver failed at her job?
They were released to the people and the Giver had to help them through it.
What was the advice the Giver gave the community when the jet flew over?
He told them to wait for a response.