Characters
Who is the main character of The Giver?
Jonas
What does the community value: sameness or differences?
What happens when a pilot accidentally flies over the community?
The pilot is released
What is a dwelling?
A home or house.
How old is Jonas turning when he receives his assignment?
12
Who is Jonas's younger sister?
Lily
What do families do every night at dinner?
The evening telling of feelings/share their feelings
What happens to Jonas at the Ceremony of Twelve?
He is skipped; then selected as the Receiver of Memory
What is a Nurturer?
A person who takes care of newborn babies.
What is different about Jonas, Gabriel, and the Giver?
They have pale eyes.
What is Jonas's father's assignment?
Nurturer
What do families do every morning?
Share their dreams
What special ability does Jonas begin to notice?
He can see colors.
When we discuss sameness, what does sameness mean?
The community's system of making things the same and controlling differences.
Why does Gabriel need an extra year of nurturing?
Gabriel has trouble sleeping and developing like the other babies.
Who is responsible for training Jonas?
The Giver
What is the Ceremony of Twelve?
A ceremony where 12-year-olds receive their jobs.
What memory does the Giver first transmit to Jonas?
Riding on a sled through snow.
What is a Receiver of Memory?
A person who holds the memories of the past for the community.
What does Jonas see that is different about Fiona's hair?
He sees the color red.
What do they call the leader of the community in this novel?
The chief elder
Why does the community have strict rules?
To keep the community organized, safe, and controlled.
What does Jonas learn about his community's past?
The community used to have memories, colors, and different experiences before Sameness.
What does Assignment mean in the community?
The job a person is given when they become a Twelve.
Why was Jonas so embarrassed/nervous at the ceremony?