Characters and Roles
Who is the Protagonist in The Giver?
Jonas
What ritual do families in the community perform every evening?
Sharing of feelings
The Ceremony of Twelve
What is used to describe the process of assigning a child to a family unit?
The Naming Ceremony
What number is Jonas assigned at birth?
19
What role is Jonas assigned during the Ceremony of Twelve?
Receiver of Memory
What age do children receive their bicycles?
Age 9
What unusual event happens to Jonas during the Ceremony of Twelve that causes concern?
Jonas is skipped over during the ceremony
What is the place for the elderly members of the community to live?
The House of the Old
What physical traits sets Jonas apart from most other members of the community?
He has pale/light eyes.
Who is Jonas' best friend, known for his cheerful personality and interest in games?
Asher
What happens during the Ceremony of Twelve?
Children are assigned their lifelong role/job.
What significant change does Jonas experience in his feelings after receiving his assignment?
He feels apprehensive and isolated.
A newchild
What unusual ability does Jonas discover her has that the others do not?
The ability to see beyond
Which character is the current Receiver of Memory who trains Jonas?
The Giver
What rule is broken by Jonas and the other children, despite it being against the community's rules?
Teaching younger children how to ride bicycles before they turn nine.
Which event involves a ritual where family members share their dreams?
Dream-telling ritual
What is it called where the members of the community share feelings every evening?
The sharing of feelings
Who does Jonas have a close relationship with, often playing games and sharing thoughts?
Asher
What is the role of Jonas' father in the community?
What is the name of the ceremony where newchildren are named and assigned to family units?
The Naming Ceremony
What special announcement is made by the Chief Elder during the Ceremony of Twelve?
Jonas is selected as the next Receiver of Memory
What is the term for the highest position of authority in the community, responsible for making important announcements and decisions?
Chief Elder
How does Jonas feel when he is skipped over during the Ceremony of Twelve?
Confused and Anxious