Characters
Jonas
What colour is Fiona's hair?
Red
What is the first memory in which Jonas experiences pain?
The first painful memory Jonas experiences is when he gets a sunburn.
What age is the final ceremony?
The ceremony of 12 is the final ceremony.
Who does Jonas get the stirrings about?
Who can't formulate sentences properly? And what punishment do they receive as a child after mispronouncing "snack"?
Asher - He receives a smack for every time he pronounced "snack" as "smack."
What is the first memory that Jonas Receives?
Sledding on a snowy hill.
What occurs during the ceremony of 1?
The new children get assigned their names and their family.
What is the name of the baby that Jonas' family keeps?
Gabriel
Why are pale eyes significant in the story?
The only people who have pale eyes in The Giver are people who can see beyond - Pale eyes = The receiver.
What was the most painful memory that Jonah received?
What happens during the ceremony of 9?
During the ceremony of 9, the children get their bikes. Meaning they finally have a way to get around aside from sitting on the back of their parent's bikes.
Her name is "The Chief Elder"
Which memory does Jonas use when running away with Gabriel? Why does Jonah use them?
The Memories of sunshine and happiness. He gives them to Gabriel to give him a sense of warmth while he is freezing.
What happens during the ceremony of 7?
Sevens receive a front-buttoned jacket, which shows their independence and marks a transition from the carefree stage of early childhood.
Trick question! Grandparents don't exist in their community.
Why didn't Jonas know what his job would be? And why did they skip his number when announcing the jobs?
What are the five (5) qualities every Receiver of Memory must have?
Intelliigence
Integrity
Courage
Wisdom
Capacity to see beyond
What occurs during the ceremony of 10?
children receive their haircuts. Girls lose their braids. Boys get their longer hair cut short and above their ears in a masculine cut.