Characters
This character performs the release of the smaller twin.
Who is Father?
In the sentence "Jonas decided. That's what I am," this word means anxious or fearful that something bad will happen.
What is Apprehensive?
This term acts as a euphemism for death in the community.
What is Release?
The novel is told from this point of view.
What is Third-Person Limited?
This person advises the Elders but does not assign jobs.
Who is The Giver?
This character sacrifices his own safety for the sake of the community
Who is Jonas?
This word means to "punish" or "scold" severely.
What is Chastise?
These are taken to suppress "Stirrings" (puberty/attraction).
What are Pills/Medication?
"Frightened was the way he had felt a year ago when an unidentified aircraft had flown over..." is an example of this literary device.
What is a Flashback?
This child needs "more time for nurturing" and sleeps in Jonas's room.
Who is Gabriel?
This character requested to be released after five weeks of training.
Who is Rosemary?
Used to describe things like sunshine or snow in the community, this word means "no longer needed."
What is Obsolete?
A stuffed animal (like a hippo or elephant) is referred to as this in the community.
What is a Comfort Object?
In the novel, the color Red is often used as a symbol for this.
What is Choice (or Passion/Feeling)?
This character told Jonas, "It broke my heart, Jonas, to transfer pain to her."
Who is The Giver?
This character talks too fast, mixes up words, and was smacked for saying "smack" instead of "snack."
Who is Asher?
In the sentence regarding the twin's release, this word means "twisting in agony."
What is Writhing?
This is the collective celebration where children move up a year and receive assignments (like the Twelves).
What is the Ceremony of Ages?
"Personal freedoms are often sacrificed for the good and safety of society" is an example of this.
What is a Theme?
This character's decision to inject herself was described as "brave" or "taking control" (in some interpretations), though the exam asks what her decision says about her character.
Who is Rosemary?
This character is a "good student, quiet and polite" and works as a Caretaker of the Old.
Who is Fiona?
This word refers to a violation of a law, command, or duty (e.g., shoes on the wrong feet).
What is a Transgression?
According to The Giver, the community gave up color and sunshine to gain this.
What is Control (or Sameness)?
Jonas's struggle to save Gabriel and escape the community is an example of this type of conflict.
What is External Conflict (Man vs. Society)?
This character realizes that his father killed the twin and experiences "a ripping sensation inside himself."
Who is Jonas?