Community Customs
True or False
During a Ceremony of Loss, the community would chant the person’s name who had died.
True
True or False
Jonas chooses to leave the community earlier than he originally planned because The Giver was arrested.
False
What did The Receiver tell Jonas to call him once they began training?
The Giver
At which ceremony do children receive their job assignments?
12
True or False
The last instruction in Jonas’ training folder was that he must tell the truth, no matter what.
False
Why did the community eliminate “bad weather”?
It made crop growing and other tasks difficult
Why did Jonas stop taking his daily pills?
Because he enjoyed experiencing feelings of love
Who is Rosemary?
The Giver's daughter
Which job assignment was Asher given?
Assistant Recreation Director
What is The Giver’s favorite memory?
A holiday with family
True or False
The Receiver of Memory can apply for a spouse.
True
What was the first painful memory given to Jonas?
A sunburn
Jonas first experiences “the capacity to see beyond” while throwing a(n) _________ with Asher.
Apple
What is Jonas’ dad’s job assignment?
Nurturer
How does Jonas make it down the hill to Elsewhere?
A sled
Why was Gabriel given extra time before being assigned a family?
Because he was behind in his development
Which memory did Jonas take from The Giver because he was experiencing great pain?
War and death
What did The Giver “hear-beyond” when he was younger?
Music
Which assignment did Jonas’ mom say was “not honorable”?
Birthmother
Why did the Chief Elder apologize during the ceremony of 12?
She skipped Jonas and caused stress
What do children receive at the ceremony of nine?
A bicycle
Why does The Giver need to remain in the community when Jonas escapes?
He has to help people cope with the memories returning
What memory does Jonas accidentally give to Gabe?
The memory of a calm lake and a boat
What assignment did Lily’s mom think she would excel at?
Storyteller
What is the name of the child that fell into the river and was “replaced”?
Caleb