The Giver
What was one of the rituals Jonas’s family followed every evening?
The telling of feelings
Who is the author of The Giver?
Lois Lowry
What is the first memory that the Giver gives to Jonas?
The ride on the sled
What was one of the few rules that was not taken seriously & almost always broken?
Riding bikes before you were a Nine
What is the name of Jonas’s closest friend?
Asher
What memory does The Giver want to give Jonas, but Jonas won’t allow him to?
Hearing beyond (music)
Who is Jonas' younger sister?
Lily
What does the Giver say is the worst part of holding in memories?
The loneliness
In his dream about Fiona, where is Jonas?
The Bathing Room in the House of the Old
After giving each new Twelve his or her Assignment, the Chief Elder says, “Thank you for your _______________.”
Childhood
What is the land beyond the river called?
Elsewhere
What is the climax of the Giver?
How often is a new Chief Elder elected?
Every 10 years
What happens to the memories as Jonas gets farther from the community?
They start to fade.
What new responsibility does Lily receive at the Ceremony of Eight?
Volunteer work
Who is the person in charge of ceremonies?
The Chief Elder
According to Jonas’s mother, what information about a person isn’t important after the Ceremony of Twelve?
Age-because they are now considered to be adults!
What job is Asher given at the Ceremony of Twelve?
Assistant Director of Recreation
What was the first painful memory that The Giver gave to Jonas?
A sunburn
What must happen when a Birthmother gives birth to identical twins?
One must be nurtured, and one must be released
Where does Jonas' mother work?
The Department of Justice
Give three new rules that Jonas receives when getting his assignment:
Possible Answers:
1. He can lie
2. He can ask any question he'd like (Be rude)
3. He may not apply for release
How many newchildren are born each year and become ones if none are released?
How does Jonas and Gabriel escape the heat-seeking planes?
By cooling themselves with memories of snow
Name three difficulties that Jonas and Gabriel face on their journey of escape
Cold
Hunger/Thirst
Fatigue