The Giver 1
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Who does Jonas receive the memories from?
The Giver
What is the first color Jonas receives in his memories?
Red
What assignments does Jonas get?
The Receiver of Memories
What is a birthmother?
The job in the community where the women give birth to the newchildren of the community.
What is the morning ritual?
To share dreams
What do the numbers at the ceremony mean for each person?
The order that they are called.
How does Jonas feel when his number is skipped?
Worries, nervous, anxious, etc.
What is the evening or dinner ritual?
Share about your day
What rule does Jonas' father disobey?
Naming the newchild
Who do the people receive their assignments from?
The Committee of Elders
What is the difference between loss and release?
Loss is where someone dies accidentally, and release is where someone is killed.
Why does Jonas stop taking his daily pill?
So he can feel the feeling of wanting things.
Why does the receiver have more books than any other member of the community?
He holds all of the memories.
Why do they skip Jonas' number?
They are waiting until the end to announce his assignment.
Why did the book's community eliminate sunshine?
It messed with the growing of crops.
Why must Jonas take a pill everyday?
What happened to the receiver that was selected and failed?
They were released.
Why does Jonas refuse to go home?
He learned that his father lied about what happened to the newchild.
What was Jonas' first lie?
He said he understood not to use the word love.
Why was mother so upset when Lilly said she wanted to be a birthmother?
Being a birthmother is not a good job.
Who makes important decisions in the society?
The Committee of Elders
What is the first think Jonas notices about the Receiver of Memories dwelling?
The door locks
What wisdom does hunger provide?
The wisdom to not overpopulate.
Why does the Giver advise that Jonas stay away from the river?
If he falls in, the memories will be released into the community.