Characters
Who is the main character in the story?
Jonas
What happens at the ceremony of 12?
The children receive their life jobs
What kind of community do they THINK they live in?
A Utopian community
What special bikes do the children ride?
Assigned bikes
Who holds all the memories?
The Giver
Who is the person who gives Jonas memories of the past?
The Giver
Why did Jonas stop taking the pills?
He begins to feel emotions
Why are memories important?
They help people understand life
Where do old people live?
House Of The Old
What natural event does Jonas experience first?
Snow
What is the child's name that Jonas saved?
Gabriel
What memory prompts Jonas to realize that life has pain?
The War Memory
What does the book teach about choice?
Choices are important
What happens in the evening during the telling of feelings?
Families share feelings
Which memory teaches Jonas about War?
The War Memory
Who works as a Nurturer in the community?
Jonas Father
Why does Jonas give Gabriel memories?
To protect him
Why is freedom risky in the community?
It allows control over people
Why do people not choose their spouses?
To keep order and control
Which memory teaches Jonas about REAL pain?
The broken leg memory
Who watches the children carefully and decides their future assignments?
The Chief Elder
When does Jonas understand the truth of release?
When he saw the release video
What does Jonas learn about life after receiving memories?
Life is meant to be full with freedom
Why is music not common in the community?
To prevent strong emotions
What memory helped Jonas survive the cold?
Sled Memory