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What job does Jonas' sister want initially that gets her chastised by her mom?
Birthmother.
How many mistakes are allowed to make before you are released?
Three.
What is first memory of pain Jonas receives from the Giver?
Sunburn
What does Jonas see at the beginning of the novel that frightens him?
An airplane flying overhead
What happens to a child if they accidentally die in this community?
The child's name will be given to another child born later
What is the first item Jonas took without permission?
An apple
What does Jonas' mom do for a living?
She works for the Department of Justice.
Jonas has the ability to "see beyond". What is the Giver's special ability?
Hearing beyond
What is Lily's comfort object?
An elephant
What happens if there is a twin born in the community?
The baby is released if the twin is not identical and of a lower birthweight.
What is the first lie Jonas tells his parents?
That he understood what his parents meant when they said they do not love him.
What is father's nickname for Lily?
Lily-Billy
What is the word that the community uses to justify why nothing can be different in their community?
Sameness
What are at least five things that are eliminated entirely from the community?
Memories, feelings, emotions, pain, animals, the right to choose a spouse, the right to choose a job, the right to choose when you die, weather, people of color, colors, books, and different terrains.
Walker can choose to accept any other answers.
What are at two least reasons Jonas' family say they do not love Jonas?
It does not fit into the idea of Precision of Language, the word is meaningless, and the word is obsolete.
What are at least three things that The Giver has in his house that no one else in the community has?
Books, a speaker that he can turn off, an assistant with a specific desk, fancy furniture, locks, and a separate hidden room.
Would accept other answers.
What were the four major transgressions that Jonas committed when he left the community?
He left his dwelling at night, he stole food, he stole the baby, and he stole his father's bicycle.
How many years has it been since the community had another receiver before Jonas?
Ten years.