Jonas
What did Jonas do each night for Gabriel?
He gave him some nice memories to help him fall asleep.
Gabriel
What does it mean to be released?
to be killed
Jonas and the Giver came to the conclusion that the community needed to ...
change!
Jonas hurt his ____ when he and Gabe escaped.
ankle
Why did Jonas act strangely when he saw the young kids playing war?
He knew what war really was, it was traumatic. The kids had no idea about the real origin of their game.
Whose favourite memory is Christmas?
The Giver
What is precision of language?
Saying exactly what is meant; not exaggerating or using unclear words.
When was the original escape plan (from Chapter 20) supposed to take place?
On the day of the ceremony of 12 (in December).
How did the landscape change when Jonas left the community?
The road became narrow and bumpy. There were hills. Jonas and Gabriel experienced rain and snow.
How did Jonas feel after watching the release?
He was shocked and surprised. He saw his father in a new way and didn't want to be around him anymore.
What job did Jonas's mother think would fit Lily?
Storyteller
Why doesn't Jonas know what "grandparents" are?
Because in the community families are not biological, a family unit includes a two parents and two children. They have no connection the the previous generation, therefore, no grandparents.
What happens in the community when there is an unscheduled holiday? (3 things)
1. the kids don't go to school
2. the adults don't go to work
3. the alternate workers step in for the day
What 3 rules did Jonas break when he escaped?
1. He had left a dwelling at night
2. He stole food
3. He stole his father's bicycle
The memory of Christmas made Jonas aware of _____ and he wants it in his own community.
love (through family, warmth, grandparents)
Who was Rosemary? (2 details)
She was the previous Receiver-in-training and also the daughter of the current Giver.
Who in the community can be released?
1. people who break the rules 3 times
2. one of two twins
3. the elderly
4. people who request it
Why did Jonas decide to escape earlier than planned?
Because he heard his father say that Gabriel would be released, so Jonas decided to escape earlier to save the baby's life!
What are some main themes (messages the authors wants to communicate) of the book?
People should be free to make their own choices; they should question, rather than blindly follow, rules.
The value of the individual and our unique experiences, memories and feelings.
What did Jonas realize was different about the feelings he had compared to others in the community?
His were deeper; they did not need to be told. They were felt.The community only spoke about feelings superficially, they didn't really feel or understand them.
What word does Gabriel say at the end of the book, why does he use that word, and what is he actually trying to describe?
He says "plane" because he has heard this word a lot as Jonas said they were hiding from planes, but what he actually sees are "birds", he just doesn't know that word yet.
How long did the previous Receiver in training have her job?
5 weeks
What feeling do Jonas and Gabriel experience toward the end of their escape which makes Jonas appreciate the consistency and dependability of the community?
starving/starvation (they have nothing to eat and have to hunt and gather their food now)
What did Jonas hear for the first time at the end of the novel?
music