The Community
What is the most important celebration in the community?
The December Ceremonies
Who has memories from many previous generations and of events outside of the community?
The Giver
True or False: Gabriel falls in the river and drowns.
False
Name 3 reasons why a person can be released.
Who decides each citizen's assignment?
The Elders
How do all the people in the community (except for Jonas and The Giver) see?
In black and white
What does seeing beyond mean?
Being able to see color/memories
Which of the nurturer's standards has Gabriel not met? (The reason he gets released).
He can't sleep through the night.
What does Jonas see and hear at the conclusion of the novel?
Twinkling lights and singing.
Name three things that were eliminated when the community went to Sameness.
Possible answers: snow, weather patterns, hills, sunshine, color, feelings, etc.
Where do new children live for their first year?
At the nurturing center
What was the first memory that Jonas received?
Sledding down a hill
What does Jonas do to help Gabriel sleep?
He gives him soothing memories.
What happens to the memories when Jonas escapes?
The memories go back to the people.
What must students do when they are late to class?
Make a public apology
How are new-children identified before they are given a name?
By a number corresponding to the order in which they were born
Possible answers: He can only share the memories with the Receiver in training, He cannot tell anyone about his job, he has to keep the books hidden from other citizens.
What does Father do to help nurture Gabriel that is against the rules?
He calls him by his name.
What happens when twins are born into the community?
The smaller one is released.
What must families do at dinner each evening?
Tell their feelings
Who is the most HONORED Elder in the community?
The Receiver
How is the receiver in training selected?
He is observed by the elders and selected.
Why does Jonas not follow The Giver's escape plan?
Jonas must take Gabriel with him when he flees.
Why was the rule that The Giver and Receiver-in-training cannot request release added?
Because Rosemary applied to be released after 5 weeks of training 10 years ago.
Which five qualities must the receiver possess?
Intelligence, Integrity, Courage, Wisdom, and the Capacity to See Beyond