Vocabulary
What does it mean to be released in the novel?
To be killed.
What is Jonas’s father’s position in the community?
Nurturer
Why does the Community need a Receiver?
Someone has to carry the memories.
What do The Giver, Jonas, and Gabriel all have in common?
They have pale eyes.
What assignment does Jonas think Lily should receive?
Speaker.
What is a volunteer?
Someone who helps for free.
What is the name of the previous Receiver?
Rosemary
When Jonas leaves the Community, who does he take with him?
Gabriel
What is the first color that Jonas learns?
Red
What is the Giver’s favorite memory?
Christmas.
What is a luxury?
Something that is nice but not necessary.
Who does Jonas spend his time with?
Fiona and Asher.
Why did the previous Receiver quit her job?
Because of the painful memories.
What is the morning ritual family units practice in the community?
The telling of dreams.
What is Jonas’s number that was assigned to him at birth?
19
What does it mean when something is forbidden?
It is not allowed.
Who does the Release for the twin babies?
Jonas' father.
What is the first painful memory that The Giver gives to Jonas?
A sprained ankle.
What is the reason for precision of language?
To prevent unintended lies.
Why doesn’t Jonas know what assignment he wants to be given at the Ceremony of Twelve?
He doesn't spend his volunteer time at one place over another.
What does the word ominous mean?
When something bad will happen.
What is Fiona's job?
Caretaker of the Old
What is the most painful memory that The Giver carries?
The memory of war.
Is Jonas assigned his job or is he selected?
He is selected.
What rule is Jonas allowed to break?
He can lie.