CHARACTERS
Who is Jonas?
The main character of the novel.
What is the sharing of feelings?
A daily activity that encourages honesty.
What is the first color Jonas notices?
Who is The Giver?
The person who gives Jonas memories of the past.
What are family unit rules?
The rule that controls family size and relationships.
What is the Receiver of Memory?
Jonas’s special job in the community.
Who is Lily?
Jonas’s cheerful and curious sister.
What is assignment selection?
The process elders use to decide jobs.
What is sameness?
Sameness in The Giver means that everyone is made to be the same so no one stands out.
Who is a Nurturer?
Jonas’s father’s
What are the use of pills?
Citizens must take these to stop strong feelings.
What special thing does Jonas start to see that others cannot?
Color
Who is Gabriel?
The person who raises newborn children.
What is the age of 12 in the novel?
The age when children receive their assignments.
What did Jonas realize “release” means?
Death