JONAS
Who are Jonas' two friends?
Asher and Fiona
What is the rule about Family Units?
all must consist of: Mother, Father, Son, Daughter
What is the name of the replacement child?
Caleb
What might Jonas stealing the apple foreshadow?
Jonas may continue breaking more rules
What word does Jonas use to describe the Ceremony of Twelve?
apprehensive
Who does Jonas talk about in the House of Old?
Roberto and Edna
What age do citizens start Dream Telling?
three
What is the name of Jonas' neighbour who becomes a Nine and receives his bike?
Fritz
What is the significance of calling choosing where to spend Volunteer Hours a "wonderful luxury"?
choice is a privilege, not a right
How does Lily describe Gabriel's eyes at first?
funny
What is Jonas' number?
nineteen
When citizens experience "the Stirrings," what two things must they do?
report it and start taking pills
What is the name of Fiona's brother, given during the Ceremony of One?
Bruno
What is the significance of the quote "He did not know what he was to become. Or what would become of him." in Chapter 8?
Jonas' future is uncertain despite the rigidity of the community
What 3 books are in Jonas' home?
a dictionary, a book of community descriptions, and the Book of Rules
What 4 qualities does Jonas exhibit that make him suitable to be the Receiver of Memory?
intelligence, integrity, courage, Seeing Beyond
If citizens do not agree with their Assignment, what can they do?
apply for an appeal
Why can't Asher be an Instructor of Threes?
Why is Elsewhere used as a euphemism?
it keeps Release a mystery and stands for leaving the community (in one way or another)
What three nicknames are used by Jonas' Father?
Gabe, Lily-billy, Jonas-bonus
What does the Giver ignore during his first meeting with Jonas?
rudeness; apologies
Describe the Rule of Sameness.
uniformity and conformity are encouraged; differences in appearance, behaviour, and opinion are discouraged
What 4 factors are considered during the Matching of Spouses?
disposition, energy level, intelligence, interests
List two things that Gabriel's introduction foreshadows.
Jonas' assignment; Seeing Beyond; his importance; Jonas' growing attachment; interconnected fates
twenty-three