Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Jonas
What does the community try to remove from people’s lives?
Emotions and Differences
What feeling does Jonas first experience through memories?
Pain
What is one main theme of The Giver?
Freedom
What does Jonas do at the end of the book?
He leaves the community
Who gives Jonas memories of the past?
The Giver
What word does the community use instead of “killing”?
Release
What natural feature does Jonas see in his first memory?
Snow
How does the book show a lack of choice?
people are controlled and have no differences or freedom
Why does Jonas leave?
To stop harm, and save Gabriel
Who is the baby Jonas takes with him when he leaves?
Gabriel
Why do people take pills every day?
To stop strong feelings
Why are memories both happy and painful?
They include joy, pain, and loss
Why is freedom important in the story?
It allows people to be truly human
What happens to the memories when Jonas leaves?
They return to people
Who is Jonas’s best friend in the community?
Asher
How are jobs chosen in the community?
In the ceremony of 12, they are assigned by the elders
Why can only one person hold the memories?
The pain is too much for everyone
How does sameness affect people?
It removes emotions and individuality
Why is Jonas’s escape dangerous?
He has no protection or supplies
Which character leads the community and enforces the rules?
The Cheif Elder
Why does the community believe sameness is important?
They think it is more safe and controlled
How do memories change Jonas?
They help him understand truth and make choices
What message does the author give about pain and happiness?
You cannot have happiness without pain
Was Jonas leaving betrayal or necessary? Why?
Necessary, becuase it gives people truth and freedom