Jonas
How old is Jonas?
11 at the very start. He turns 12 during the story.
True or False:
Birthmothers are required to give birth to 4 children.
False. Only 3. The committee wanted it to be 4 but the Giver said no.
What is Lily's comfort object?
An elephant
How old is Lily?
She is 7. She turns 8 later in the story.
True or False: Jonas' family has a pet.
False, there are no animals anymore.
Name all three characters who have been described with light eyes
Jonas, Gabriel, the Giver
What happens to twins in this community?
The smaller one is released.
At what age do people become adults in the Giver?
Age 12
What is the name of the girl Jonas has a crush on?
Fiona
What animal does Jonas see being hunted in a memory?
An elephant.
Which body part does Jonas have a vision of breaking while sledding?
His leg.
Who does Jonas give a memory to secretly?
An extra 100 points if you can identify why he did this.
Gabriel (the newchild)
Bonus: To help him sleep / calm down
What is a dystopia?
A society where everything is wrong. Usually tightly-controlled
Name one old person who was in the House of the Old. An extra 100 if you can name 2.
Larissa, Roberto
What country was the Berlin Wall in?
Germany (East Germany at the time)
True or False: The Receiver of Memory and the Giver are allowed to take medication for pain they feel from the job.
False. They aren't allowed to take any pain medication unless it happened while they weren't working.
At what age are children given bikes?
9
What kind of books do regular people have access to?
Only rulebooks
Why is Jonas's dad worried that the baby Gabriel may have to be released?
He is too small for a newborn baby and may not survive. He isn't growing quickly enough.
Which character has red hair?
Fiona
Name one of the rules Jonas has for his training as Receiver of Memory
Lie, be rude etc.
What was the name of the child who drowned?
Caleb
What age do girls lose their ribbons?
Age 9
What job is Asher assigned at the Ceremony of Twelve?
a. Assistant Director of Recreation
b. Fish Market Supervisor
c. Receiver of Memory
d. Nurturer
a. Assistant Director of Recreation
What is name of the author?
Lois Lowry