Characters
Who is Jonas?
Our main character and the new Receiver of Memory.
What is the rule for having children in the community?
One male and one female child per couple.
What is the first memory The Giver gives to Jonas?
The memory of the sled ride in the snow.
Who says, "Thank you for your childhood"?
The Chief Elder
Where does The Giver live?
The Annex
Who is Lily to Jonas?
His sister.
At what age do you receive your job assignment in the community?
12
What is the first painful memory that The Giver gave to Jonas?
Sunburn or Breaking a bone
Who said that being a birth mother was a job with "no honor"?
Jonas' mother
At what age do children start their volunteer hours?
8
What does Jonas' mother's assignment?
What are Stirrings and how are they taken care of in the community?
Stirrings are the feelings of love and attraction. There is a pill individuals can take to make those feelings go away.
Which memory makes Jonas begin to question why they have to hold onto all the memories?
The memory of starvation.
Who said, "Jonas had not been assigned. Jonas has been selected."?
The Chief Elder
What was the first color Jonas saw?
Red
Who is Gabriel?
An infant Jonas' father takes care of. He is considered to be uncertain and could be released to elsewhere.
What is the purpose of the speakers in the community?
To call out individuals who are not following the rules/ embarrass them.
What memory taught Jonas about death?
The memory of war.
Who said, "and back, and back, and back" first?
The Giver
What happened to the Receiver of Memory before Jonas?
They failed their training and applied to be released to elsewhere.
Who received the assignment of Recreational Director?
Asher
As the Receiver of Memory, what rules can Jonas break?
Being rude, asking questions, and lying.
Jonas receives a memory of a Family Christmas. What feeling does he learn through this memory?
Love
Who said, "It's the choosing that's important, isn't it?"
The Giver
What does The Giver have in his dwelling that other homes lack?
Books