Characters
WHo is the main character of The Giver?
Jonas
Wht rule do children frequently break before they are Nine?
Riding bicycles.
What happens during the Ceremony of Twelve?
Children are assigned their lifelong jobs.
What is unusual about the society where Jonas lives?
Everything is controlled and carefully regulated.
Where do Jonas, Asher, and Fiona volunteer in Chapter 4?
The House of the Old.
What is Jonas's father's job in the community?
Nurturer
What is considered rude to ask about inthe community?
Differences between people.
What is the purpose of the evening family ritual?
To share feelings from the day.
Why was Jonas frightened in the beginning of the book?
A plane flew over the community, which was not allowed.
What does Lily ask for to be able to go to sleep at night?
Her Comfort Item.
Which friend of Jonas is known for being clumsy and cheerful?
Asher
What happens if someone breaks rules three times or commits a serious offense?
They are released.
What happens during the morning ritual?
Family members share their dreams.
What is the purpose of the community's strict rules?
True or False: There are similes and metaphors to describe the way Jonas's society functions and how it looks.
False; there are not metaphors or similes because they value the precision of language.
What is the name of the baby Jonas's father is caring for?
Garbriel
What rule does Jonas's father bend when caring for Gabriel?
He brings the baby home for extra nurturing.
Wht happens to the Old during their release ceremony?
Their life is celebrated before they are released.
What does the community value most?
Sameness and control over emotions.
What does Jonas notice about the apple when playing catch with Asher?
It changes color.
What physical feature do Jonas and Gabriel share that sets them apart?
Pale blue eyes
What is one rule that Jonas's father says can be broken without punishment?
Riding a bike before becoming a Nine.
Why is the Ceremony of Twelve considered the most important?
It marks the end of childhood and determines each person's future role in the community.
What might the apple changing color symbolize?
Jonas beginning to see beyond - noticing differences others can't.
How does Jonas feel after his time at the House of the Old?
Peaceful and respectful