The Giver- Chapter 1-2
What memory sparks a feeling of dread in Jonas at the beginning of the novel?
A jet flies over the community
Where did Benjamin, an Eleven, complete nearly four years of volunteer
The Rehabilitation Center
Dream-telling begins at what age?
The Threes
Seven's see the first sign of independence when they are given what article of clothing?
Front buttoned jackets
What is the "House of the Old"?
A care facility for elders before they are released.
This is the rule regarding families and the children who are assigned to each family unit.
What is two chilren--one male, one female-- to each family unit?
Where does Jonas go to volunteer at the beginning of Chapter 4?
The House of the Old.
What does Jonas rarely do?
Dream.
Why does Gabriel come to stay with Jonas' family. There are a few reasons. Name at least one.
He is not developing correctly.
What are 3 characteristics of a dystopia?
Answers vary.
-Surveillance
-Controlling Government
-Wants to be a utopia
etc.
What does it mean to be "released?"
To be removed from the community
What is the name of the elderly female Jonas speaks with at the House of the Old?
Larissa
Jonas tells his parents about his dream that took place where?
The House of the Old
What activity does a person start when they become an Eight?
Volunteer hours
What word does Jonas use to describe how he's feeling at the beginning of the book?
Apprehensive
This ritual was done by each family unit in the evening.
What is the Telling of Feelings?
Information, including volunteer hours, is all housed in this building.
The Hall of Open Records.
Which character does Jonas dream of in Chapter 5?
Fiona
What step must Tens make to continue on to adulthood?
Obtain shorter hair
What is celebrated at the House of the Old?
Releases.
In chapter 1, it becomes clear that The giver is a dystopian novel. Name one element that lets the readers know the society is dystopian.
What is conformity/ surveillance?
When Jonas arrives at the House of the Old, he finds out that Asher and Fiona are both volunteering in which room?
The bathing room
Mother describes Jonas's new feelings in his dream as what?
First stirrings
What is Gabriel labeled at the Ceremony of Ones?
Uncertain
What is the topic for the response to literature essay for the Giver unit?
Are knowledge and wisdom worth giving up in exchange for an easy life?