How are announcements, warning or information shared in the community?
Announcements, warnings and information are shared through the speakers that are in every room and every building.
100
Father's works as a _______________, and Mother works as a ____________________.
a Nurturer and a Judge.
100
This word describes the idea of a perfect world.
Utopia.
100
Explain the job of the Birthmother.
A Birthmother is a job of very little honor. Birthmothers give birth to three children, but they never get to see them. After three years, Birthmothers do hard labor for the rest of their lives.
200
Receiver of Memory is an honorable job because...?
(give 2 reasons)
1. There is only one Receiver of Memory at a time
2. The Receiver is the only person in the community to experience real pain
3. The Receiver is isolated and sacrifices his/her happiness for the benefit of the community
200
Who makes all the decisions in the community?
The Committee of Elders.
200
How old is Lily at the start of the novel? How old is Jonas?
Lily is Seven; Jonas is Eleven.
200
What is an example of a Dystopia that was discussed in class?
- The Matrix
- Gattaca
- Hunger Games
- Wall-E
- I, Robot
- Truman Show
200
What is a comfort object?
A soft child's toy that is shaped like an animal
300
What are 3 rules that Jonas must follow during his training?
1. Jonas can be rude; he can ask anyone any question he wants
2. Jonas cannot discuss his training with anyone
3. Jonas cannot share his dreams with anyone
4. Jonas cannot use any pain medication
5. Jonas is allowed to lie
300
What are 3 rituals in the community?
- Age Ceremonies every December
- Sharing dreams in the morning
- Telling feelings at night
300
Who is Gabriel? Why does he come to live with Jonas's family?
Gabriel is a struggling baby from the Nurturing Center. He is living with Jonas's family until he starts to grow and sleep through the night.
300
What is 'perfect' about Jonas's community?
(How is Jonas's community like a Utopia?)
1. No one feels pain, hunger, or sadness
2. Everyone is the same; equal
3. Everyone is kind and polite
300
What does "APPREHENSIVE" mean?
To feel excited, eager and nervous, all at the same time.
400
What are 2 good memories that the Giver has given Jonas?
The memory of:
- a sled
- a rainbow
- a sailboat
- sunshine
400
What are 4 rules in the community?
1. apologize (say sorry) immediately after breaking any rule
2. do not call attention to how someone is different
3. do not lie, ever
4. always speak clearly and use precise language
5. breaking a rule can result in being released from the community
6. if you experience Stirrings, you must take treatment medication every morning
7. if you are released from the community, you never come back
400
How are Gabriel and Jonas similar?
How does Jonas help Gabriel at night?
The both have 'light eyes'.
Jonas transmits calm memories to Gabriel to help him sleep.
400
What is 'imperfect' or 'flawed' about Jonas's community?
(How is the community like a Dystopia?)
1. Everything is strictly controlled
2. No one has any freedom of any kind
3. Everyone is monitored at all times
4. No one has any memory of the past
5. Beauty, color and diversity are all missing
400
What does "RELEASE" mean?
What are 2 types of Release?
To be expelled (or 'kicked out') of the community. No one is sure what release looks like, but is a very sad thing.
1. release of the old
2. release of the young
3. release for breaking a rule
4. release by request
500
What are 2 painful memories that the Giver has given Jonas?
The memory of:
- a sunburn
- the murder of an elephant
- a battlefield
- a broken leg (from falling off the sled)
500
Why does the community want everything to be the same? (Why can't people be free to make choices?)
Because the freedom to choose means that people are in danger of making the wrong choice
500
How do Jonas's parents feel when he is selected to become the new Receiver?
They are honored and very proud of him.
500
Who are 2 characters that might view the community as a UTOPIA?
Who are 2 characters that might view the community as a DYSTOPIA?
Mother, Father, Lily, Asher, Fiona, etc.
The Giver, Jonas
500
What is a "Ceremony"?
What are 3 Ceremonies that happen in the community?
A "Ceremony" is a special procedure or celebration that is performed for specific event.
Examples are:
1. Ceremony of release (of the Old and the Young)
2. Replacement Ceremony
3. Age Ceremonies (1-12)
4. The Ceremony of Twelve