Chapters 5 & 6
What is Jonas taking a pill for?
Stirrings
What happened when it was Jonas's turn to receive his job assignment?
Jonas was skipped over by the Chief Elder.
What was the first memory the Giver gave Jonas?
snow
What placement did Jonas receive?
Receiver of Memory
What was different about the Giver's house than alll the other houses?
The furniture was nicer.
What had Lily dreamed about that scared her?
Getting caught by the Security Guards riding her mother's bicycle.
What happened at the Ceremony of Nines?
Children got their bicycles.
How did Jonas feel after the selection?
apartness
What did the job of Receiver of Memory involve?
physical pain, intelligence, integrity, bravery, and wisdom
How old was Jonas when he received his assignment?
12
How long does Jonas have to take the pill?
Until he enters the House of the Old.
What assignment did Asher receive?
Director of Recreation
What is the name of the building where Jonas receives his training?
the Annex
What happened to the last person that was chosen as Receiver of Memory?
She failed.
What assignment does Fiona receive?
Caretaker of the elderly/old
What special gift did the sevens get?
8:00 P.M. Bedtime
When could a couple apply for children?
How did the giver look?
old and tired
Name one rule on Jonas's list of rules.
1. Go immediately to the Annex after school.
2. Go immediately to your dwelling at the conclusion of training.
3. Exempt from rules governing rudeness.
4. Do not discuss your training.
5. Prohibited from dream-telling.
6. Exempt from illness or injury.
7. Not permitted to apply for release.
8. You may lie.
What is Jonas's nickname for his sister?
Lily-Billy.
What happened to Gabe the day of the Naming and Placement?
He could stay at the Nurturing Cent Center for another year.
What happened to Caleb?
He drowned and was replaced by a new child named Caleb?
What was the first unusual thing Jonas noticed when he went to his job the first time?
the door was locked
What was the job of the Receiver?
to learn the memories of the whole world
At what age did the females lose their braids and males received a haircut?
10