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Who feels "apprehensive" in the first few chapters of the book? Why does he/she feel this way?
Jonas. He is apprehensive about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve in December.
100
Lilly draws attention to one of Jonas's features. What feature does she draw attention to, and how does Jonas describe people who have this feature?
Light eyes. They have a certain "depth."
100
What is Jonas' first memory?
Sledding down a hill
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How are citizens publicly punished for breaking a rule?
Announcement over load speakers.
100
Why does Jonas's mother discourage Lily from wanting to be a birthmother?
Birthmothers have 3 easy years, and then spend the rest of their lives as laborers. It is a job with very little honor.
200
Who is the character who often misused language in the past? What is the funny example shared at the Ceremony of Twelve?
Asher. "Smack" > "Snack"
200
Why does Gabriel sleep with Jonas's family unit, and why does Father think their home is a better place for Gabriel?
Father asks the committee to allow Gabriel to stay with their family unit at night so that he may receive extra care. Father does not believe the night crew will be nurturing enough for Gabriel.
200
What is Jonas first memory of pain?
Sunburn
200
What rule in the community is almost always broken?
People below the age of 9 often ride their older siblings bicycles.
200
Why is Jonas unaware of what his assignment might be?
He has spent his volunteer hours doing a variety of things for the community.
300
Who was the previous Receiver of Memory, and what was unique about his/her release?
Rosemary. She injected herself.
300
Jonas has the capacity to see beyond. What does this mean, and what are 3 examples of this ability that Jonas sees in his own life, not counting the memories?
He is able to see the world in ways the other community members do not. Apple, Fiona's hair, books, the crowds' faces.
300
How is Jonas' second experience with the sled different than his first? (3 things)
Hill is steeper, temperature is colder, he does not have control, he crashes the sled, and breaks his leg.
300
What placement rule is the most shocking to Jonas? What troubles him the most about this rule?
"You may lie." He worries other people in the community were also instructed that they may lie.
300
What is Jonas's first experience with actual wild life?
He observes a bird and a creature with a fuzzy tail.
400
What are the job titles, or placements, of each of the following characters: 1. Asher 2. Fiona 3. Mother 4. Father
1. Recreation Director 2. Caretaker of the Old 3. Department of Justice 4. Nurturer
400
What is the climax of this story? How do you know this?
Jonas watches a release of one of the twins. This moment in the book has a lot of suspense and tension. Jonas changes drastically immediately after this event (can no longer find reason in the rules of the community). Jonas is finally inspired to do something to "fix" his community and makes a plan to do so.
400
Describe Jonas memory involving the hunters in chapter 13. You need to have at least 2 unique details.
Jonas was told by the Giver that people once had different skin tones. He witnesses this for the first time in this memory. A group of people, with mixed skin tones, are hunting (poaching) elephants for their tusks. Once the hunters leave a dead and mutilated elephant on the ground, another elephant comes out and mourns the death.
400
What is different about Jonas' rules in comparison to Rosemary's?
He is not allowed to ask for release.
400
What two ceremonies are held in honor of the Calebs?
Ceremony of Loss Murmur of Replacement Ceremony
500
List the characters who have light eyes (there are at least 5 of them).
The Giver, Rosemary, Jonas, Katherine, Gabriel.
500
What does Jonas find at the end of the novel, and what does he hear?
He finds a sled in the snow, similar to the one from his memory, and he uses the sled to go down a hill. He believes he hears music as he nears the bottom, but he considers it may have been just an echo.
500
How is Jonas able to use his knowledge and memories to hide from the search planes? (2 answers)
1. Jonas transmits memories of cold to lower his body temperature. 2. Jonas knows the pilots cannot see color, so he tries to blend in with whatever is near him.
500
What are three rules Jonas breaks when he makes his escape?
Leaves his dwelling at night, steals leftovers, and takes his father's bike because of its child seat. In addition, he has "stolen" Gabriel.
500
List 5 unique reasons the community is either a dystopia or a utopia.
dystopia - assigned jobs, assigned spouses, no color, no music, restricted families, etc utopia - no disease, no hunger, no homelessness, no unemployment, no crime, no war, etc