Vocabulary
What does the word torrent mean?
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
Who is the Receiver of Memories?
Jonas
What was the Receiver's job?
To receive memories from the past.
How many kids were allowed per dwelling?
2 kids per family.
How many chapters were in The Giver?
23 chapters
What does the word Spontaneous mean?
A sudden impulse.
Who is Gabriel?
Gabriel is a newborn child that Jonas's father brought home. He has pale eyes like Jonas.
Leader of the Community
Chief Elder
What did Gabriel and Jonas have in common?
They both had pale eyes.
Who is the Author of The Giver
Lois Lowry
What does the word Contorted mean?
Twist or bend out of its normal shape.
Who is the Assistant Director of Recreation?
Asher is the Assistant Director of Recreation.
Fiona was assigned this position.
Caretaker of the Old.
What memory did Jonas give Gabriel?
Jonas transmitted a memory of a sail boat sailing at sea.
What's the theme in The Giver?
The theme is the importance of memory.
What does the word Benign mean?
Not harmful in effect.
Who was Rosemary?
Rosemary was The Giver's daughter.
____ job has 3 years for 3 births then they are forced into hard labor until they reach the house of the old.
Birth Mother
What were the rules that Jonas had to follow for his position in the community.
1.Report to the Annex entrance behind the house of the old each day.
2.Go home after training each day
3.Jonas is exempt from rudeness
4.Can't discuss his training with anyone
5.No dream telling
6. Can't take any medications related to training
7.Not allowed to apply for release
8. Jonas may lie
Who represents hope in the story?
Gabriel represents hope for Jonas. Jonas is a baby so he's young and innocent and he gives Jonas the love and strength to escape.
What does the word Invigorating mean?
Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.
Who was Fiona?
Fiona was a school mate Jonas developed stirrings for.
What does a nurture do? Who is a nurture in the community?
A nurture's job is to take care of the babies. Jonas's job is a nurture.
What were the stirrings pill?
The stirrings are the feelings you feel for another person while puberty stages.
What inspired Lois Lowry to write her book?
She was inspired after she visited her dad at a nursing home who was losing his memory. She later was thinking about the importance of memories.