Characters & Jobs
Who is the main character of the story?
Jonas
What is Jonas’s age group at the beginning of the book? (He's not a 12 yet!)
11
What special ability does Jonas have?
To see beyond
What does “release” really mean in the story?
Death/Murder
Who is Gabriel?
A baby Jonas cares for
What Assignment does Jonas receive?
Receiver of Memory
What do people take every morning to control feelings?
Pills
What memory does Jonas first receive?
Snow/Sledding
What happens when Jonas stops taking his pills?
He begins to feel emotions
What happens to Gabriel at night?
He has trouble sleeping / cries
Who is the Receiver of Memory before Jonas?
The Giver (will also accept Rosemary or the Unmentionable Receiver)
What happens to babies who do not meet the rules for growth?
They are released
What memory causes Jonas to feel real pain for the first time?
Sunburn (will also accept war)
What happens when Jonas lies for the first time?
He feels guilty/confused
Who helps Jonas escape with Gabriel?
The Giver
What is Jonas's father's job?
Nurturer
What is the setting of the story like at first?
Perfect/controlled/same
What does Jonas learn “release” really is?
Killling/Murder
What does Jonas want to do at the end of the story?
Leave the community
What is Asher like?
Funny, playful, athletic
What is Fiona's job?
Caretaker (of the old)
What does Jonas’s community try to prevent?
Feelings, choices, and differences
What does Jonas begin to see as he receives memories?
Color (the beyond)
What does Jonas lose as he gains memories?
Innocence / sameness / comfort
What does Jonas’s community value most at the beginning?
Sameness / control / rules