Giver Characters
This 12 year-old because the Receiver of Memory.
Jonas
This is the age when people receive their jobs in the community.
12
Jonas receives his first memory of this exhilarating activity.
Sledding
This is the daily ritual where families share their dreams.
Dream-telling
This orange vegetable is often made into a pie for dessert.
Pumpkin
This character is the mentor of Jonas
The Giver
Citizens in the community are required to take this to suppress emotions.
Pills
The Giver transmits memories to Jonas by doing this.
Placing his hands on Jonas's back
Children receive these every year at the annual ceremonies to mark their growth.
New items/privileges
This type of sauce, often sweet and tart, is a Thanksgiving staple.
Cranberry sauce
Jonas's little sister who is curious and talkative.
Lilly
These are the feelings that arise in young people, that need to be suppressed.
Stirrings
Jonas is shocked to learn that in the past, people experienced this painful yet beautiful emotion.
Love
This is forbidden for all citizens except for the Receiver of Memory
This post-Thanksgiving shopping event marks the beginning of the holiday season.
Jonas's friend who works in the House of Old (who Jonas has a crush on)
Fiona
This is the term used for removing members of the community.
Release
This is the first color Jonas begins to see as he receives memories.
Red
Adults must apply to have one of these before starting a family unit.
Spouse/partner
This U.S. state produces the most cranberries each year.
Wisconsin
This baby is taken in by Jonas's family
Gabriel
Families in the community consist of these four members.
The memory of this violent event introduces Jonas to physical pain and suffering.
War
The Elders decide every citizen's Assignment based on this.
Skills and interests
Stuffing is placed IN the turkey, THIS is placed outside of the turkey.
Dressing