Characters
What is Jonas's bestfriends name?
Asher
Why does Jonas's mother not want Lily to become a birthmother?
Why does Jonas have to take pills?
Jonas has to take a pill to stop "the stirrings" of sexual desire during puberty.
What does the word "release" mean in The Giver?
The word release is the meaning for death in the community.
What is the first memory The Giver gives Jonas?
Snow
Why is Gabriel in danger of being released?
He is not growing enough and cannot sleep through the night.
In the first chapter, why was the Pilot released from the community?
He read his navigational instructions wrong and scared the community.
In what Ceremony are children named?
The Ceremony of Ones
What does Jonas rarely do?
Dream
What memory did The Giver give Jonas that made him wake with stinging skin?
Sunburn
Who does Jonas discover is scheduled to be released in the morning?
Gabriel
Why does Jonas decide that "apprehensive" is a better word for his feelings than "frightened"?
He believes it expresses his feelings more.
How does the community react to a "release"?
They chant the name of whom been released.
What object does father take out of the cupboard after the twins are weighted?
A syringe
What memory did The Giver give Jonas that gave him great pain?
War
Where did Benjamin, complete nearly four years of volunteer work?
The Rehabilitation Center
Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the audience at the Ceremony of Twelve?
She has caused them anxiety over Jonas's Assignment.
The speaker accuses Jonas of this offense when he took a object home?
He was accused of hoarding
How does Jonas feel as he watches his father do something to the smaller twin?
He was horrified
What memory does The Giver give Jonas before he leaves for his journey?
Sitting on a Hammock
What is the name of the female Jonas meets at the House of Old?
Fiona
What assignment does Madeline receive, which Jonas is glad he did not?
Fish Hatchery Attendant
What step must tens do to continue on to adult hood?
To have short hair
At what age is a comfort toy taken and recycled to the younger children?
8 years old
Jonas experiences the following emotions during the war memory EXCEPT?
Courage