Characters
Who is Jonas' best friend who works at the House of the Old?
Hint: He often struggles with precision of language. (Chapter 4)
Answer: Asher
What does Jonas do as part of his volunteer hours in Chapter 4?
He bathes an elderly woman at the House of the Old.
Why does the community not have choices?
To maintain control and prevent mistakes.
Who is the elderly woman Jonas helps at the House of the Old?
Hint: She enjoys talking about releases. (Chapter 4)
Larissa
What happens at the Ceremony of Twelve?
Each child is assigned a job based on their abilities and interests.
Why are strong emotions discouraged in the community?
Hint: They could disrupt stability. (Chapter 5-6)
To keep people from feeling pain or suffering
What is the name of the baby that Jonas' family is taking care of?
A. Henry
B. Gabriel
C. Max
B. Gabriel
How does Jonas feel when his number is skipped at the Ceremony of Twelve?
Hint: He believes there was a mistake. (Chapter 7-8)
Answer: Nervous and confused.
What is Jonas' new assignment?
The Receiver of Memory.
Who is the leader of the community?
Hint: This person speaks at the Ceremony of Twelve. (Chapter 8)
Cheif Elder
What unusual experience does Jonas have when looking at an apple?
Hint: He notices a change that others don’t see. (Chapter 4-5)
He sees the apple change color for a moment.
What rule surprises Jonas the most in his new assignment?
He is allowed to lie
What is the title of the person who trains Jonas in his new assignment?
Hint: He holds the community’s past memories. (Chapter 10)
The Giver
What is the first painful memory that Jonas receives?
A sunburn.
How does Jonas feel about his new role by the end of Chapter 11?
A. Scared and anxious about learning more.
B. overwhelmed but curious about learning more.
C. Excited but nervous nervous about learning more.
Overwhelmed but curious about learning more.