What did Jonas, Gabriel, and the Giver all have in common?
Pale eyes
How much recreation time was Jonas allowed during training?
none.
Where does The Giver live?
The Annexe.
Which 4 new words did Jonas learn during the snow memory transmission?
Hill, runners, sledge and snow
Why does the Community have no snow for sledding?
The community has climate control.
What does it mean when a name is not used again in the community?
The person did something disgraceful.
Why is Jonas scared about the rule of lying?
He thinks that maybe everyone in the community lies.
Why isn't Jonas assigned a job?
He is selected.
Describe how Jonas receives memories?
The Giver places his hands on Jonas' bare back as he lies down on the bed.
What is the first painful memory Jonas receives?
A sunburn.
Name the 3 rules Jonas must follow while in training. Which one does he find the most difficult?
He can ask questions, he may lie and he cannot talk to anyone about his training
What are the four attributes required of the receiver?
intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom
The Community wanted a society that was predictable and safe, so they adopted climate control and
Sameness
What is the first memory Jonas receives?
A sled ride in the snow.
What role does The Giver play?
He must transmit all his memories to Jonas.
What is the most honored job in the Community?
The Receiver of Memory
What happened to the girl that was supposed to have been trained for the Receiver of Memory job?
She failed and was never seen again
What was taken off the bicycles of the new Twelves?
Their nametags.
If you don't fit in with the Community, you can apply to be released to:
Elsewhere.