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What is a rule that Jonas is surprised he doesn't have to follow? 

The rule about lying

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 Where does Jonas report for his training?


  • The Annex, behind the House of the Old.
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What is the first memory Jonas receives?


  • Answer: A sled ride in the snow.
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  • What color does Jonas begin to see?

Answer: Red.

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What does Jonas wish for about choices?


  • Answer: He wishes people could make their own choices, like which clothes to wear.
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What does Jonas notice about people reacting to his new role?

They act differently, keeping their distance and treating him with respect.

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 How is The Receiver’s dwelling different from other homes?

  • Answer: It has locks on the doors and many books.
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Why is there no snow in Jonas’s community?

  • Answer: Climate Control was introduced to eliminate weather disruptions.
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What object does Jonas see change, confirming he can see colors?

  • Answer: Fiona’s hair.
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What painful memory does Jonas experience involving animals?


  • Answer: He sees an elephant being killed by poachers.
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What happened to the last chosen Receiver before Jonas?

Answer: She failed, and her name is not to be spoken or used again.

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What is the job of The Giver?

  • Answer: To pass on all past memories of the world to Jonas.
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What is the second memory Jonas receives?

  • Answer: Sunshine.
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Why can’t Jonas see all colors yet?

  • Answer: His ability to see beyond is developing gradually.
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Why does Jonas struggle with his emotions after receiving memories?


  • Answer: He now understands deep feelings, while his family and friends do not.
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What realization does Jonas have about others lying in the community?


  • Answer: He wonders if adults have always been lying to him since he can't verify the truth.
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What does Jonas notice about The Giver's appearance?


  • Answer: He has the same pale eyes as Jonas.
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What pain does The Giver first show Jonas?


  • Answer: The pain of sunburn.
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Why does The Giver say the community got rid of colors?


  • Answer: To ensure Sameness and prevent differences from leading to conflict.
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What realization does Jonas come to about his community?

  • Answer: They have sacrificed true emotions and experiences for control and safety.
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Why does Jonas feel apart from his friends after receiving his assignment?

 His role is unique, and he cannot share his experiences with them.

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Why does Jonas not need to follow the rules of politeness with The Giver?


  • Answer: The Giver encourages open conversation to help him learn and understand.
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How does Jonas feel after experiencing the memories?


  • Answer: He is amazed and curious but also confused about why these experiences were removed.
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What does Jonas dream about in this chapter?

  • Answer: Sledding down a hill again.
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What does The Giver mean when he says, “They know nothing” about the people in the community?


  • Answer: The people in the community do not understand real pain, love, or history.