Characters
Who is Jonas's best friend at the start of the novel?
Asher
What is the first color Jonas begins to see from the memories?
Red
At what ceremony do children get their jobs?
12
What does Jonas steal from the recreation area?
An apple
The day of the December Ceremony (in two weeks)
What is the name of the Giver's daughter?
Rosemary
What is Jonas's first [physically] painful memory?
Sunburn
At what age do children receive bicycles?
9
What is the one thing citizens are never allowed to even joke about?
Release
Why does Jonas leave early?
He needs to save Gabriel from being killed
Near the end of the book, who does Jonas describe as "the only person left for him to love"?
Gabriel
What is the first memory that causes Jonas to feel [emotionally] disturbed?
An elephant being poached
What two things do newchildren get at the Ceremony of One?
Their family units & their names
What is Jonas's first lie to his parents?
He says he understands why they don't use the word "love"
What two things does Jonas plan to leave by the river?
His bicycle & clothing
Who is Jonas's serious classmate who cares about following and enforcing the rules?
Pierre
What kind of memory does Jonas give to Gabriel when they are climbing the hill?
Warmth
At what age do children begin volunteer hours?
8
What two things does Jonas steal when he sneaks away with Gabriel?
His father's bicycle & food
How does Jonas protect them from the planes?
He transmits memories of snow to lower their body temperatures.
What is the name of Father's sister?
Katya
Which was the first painful memory the Giver gave to his daughter?
A child being separated from its parents
What do children receive at the Ceremony of Ten?
Haircuts
What does Asher apologize to Jonas for after their fight?
Not giving him the respect he deserves
What injury does Jonas get during his escape?
A sprained ankle