What does the family have to do in order for Gabriel to be allowed a second year of Nurturing?
sign a pledge that states they will not become emotionally attached to him
Why was Asher punished for confusing the words "snack" and "smack"?
Children were given "smacks" on the hand for not obeying and Asher would use that word when he wanted a snack by mistake
What sets the Ceremony of Twelve apart from all other age ceremonies?
assignments are given out
What is unusual about the appearance of the bearded Elder? What is significant about this characteristic?
he has pale colored eyes too and looks very old- shows how much the job ages you
Name four qualities Jonas has for being the next Receiver of Memory.
intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom
What is unique about the Annex?
the doors are all locked
Which item in the list of duties frightens Jonas? Why?
the rule about it being okay to lie- children were told they could never lie
What does Asher's hesitation in congratulating Jonas indicate?
he doesn't know what Jonas will have to do for his assignment or what it means for him to be selected
Why is the concept of pain beyond Jonas's comprehension?
it is something he hasn't really experienced - has a pill he takes for stirrings
What do you think is the difference between release and loss based on the way the community used these words?
...??
Is Jonas' community a utopia or dystopia? Why?
seems to be a utopia (everything seems perfect) but in reality, seems to be more of a dystopia (great suffering or injustice)
Why is the transmittal of snow so exhausting to the old man? What does this reveal about the community?
The old man had to pull the memory from far back in his mind. This reveals that the community has a lot of memories (good or bad)
What 2 lessons does Jonas learn about the sun?
It can bring happiness (warmth) and pain (sunburn)
Why does the Giver appear a little sad at the end of the first day of training?
He gave up a happy memory of snow and sledding
