Jonas' New Experiences
What object does Jonas watch that appears to change when he begins to see color?
The Apple
What is the official title or role of The Giver in the community?
Receiver of Memory (The Giver)
What method does the community use to suppress strong emotions and memories?
Through medication and strict rules
What does the word “transmit” mean when talking about memories?
To pass or send from one person to another
After receiving memories, how do Jonas’s feelings about his community change?
He realizes the community lacks real feelings and freedom
Which weather-related memory surprises Jonas because he has never experienced it before?
Snow
How does The Giver share knowledge of past events and feelings with Jonas?
By transmitting memories directly to Jonas’s mind
In Jonas’s community, what does the word “release” actually mean?
Euthanasia — permanent death of a person
Based on Jonas’s actions, what does “courage” mean?
The ability to face danger or difficulty bravely
What does Jonas learn about how community members experience love?
That true love does not exist in the community
What specific color does Jonas begin to see that others in the community cannot?
Red
Name one joyful memory and one painful memory Jonas receives from The Giver.
Joyful memory: family celebrations, Christmas, or Rainbow
Painful memory: Sunburn, Starvation, Warfare
After Jonas begins his training, how does his relationship with his parents change?
It becomes distant and secretive
What does “sameness” mean in the community’s way of life?
The community’s effort to eliminate differences and choices
Does Jonas receive mostly happy memories, mostly painful memories, or both kinds?
Both joyful and painful memories
Which specific memory does Jonas share with Gabriel to help him stop crying and fall asleep?
A calm sailboat ride memory
What warning does The Giver give Jonas about the challenges he will face if he leaves the community?
That escaping will be dangerous and difficult
What is the main reason the community removes memories from its members?
To avoid pain and maintain control over the population
What does “perception” mean, and how does Jonas’s perception change?
Perception means how someone understands or interprets what they see and feel
Jonas begins to see color and feel emotions differently
What does Jonas’s decision to leave the community symbolize?
His desire for freedom, individuality, and real emotions