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Name one actor who starred in the 2014 film adaptation of The Giver.
Jeff Bridges (also Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Katie Holmes)
What are some emotions or experiences that are wiped away in The Giver's society?
Passions, memories, strong emotions, pain, and conflict
What does the society in The Giver eliminate to maintain peace and order?
Fear, pain, hunger, illness, conflict, and hatred
Name one futuristic aspect of The Giver that fits the science fiction genre.
Erasing memories or medication to stop stirrings
What is a key difference between science fiction and fantasy?
Science fiction's imaginary elements are largely possible within the story's context
What is a utopia?
An ideal or perfect society often exploring social harmony and equality
What is the opposite of dystopian fiction?
Utopian fiction
Name two characteristics common in dystopian fiction.
Totalitarian governments and dehumanization
What is a dystopia?
A fictional society that is undesirable or frightening in important ways
Name two genres that The Giver incorporates.
Dystopian and science fiction (also utopian elements)
What controversial topics does The Giver address that have led to it being challenged in schools?
Political correctness, governmental control, euthanasia, free will
What kind of settings did Lois Lowry use as inspiration for The Giver's setting?
Army bases where she lived as a child
What inspired Lois Lowry to write The Giver?
Her aging father's memory loss and her idea of people deprived of painful memories
Name one of the companion novels to The Giver.
Gathering Blue (also Messenger or Son)
What is the collective name for The Giver and its three companion novels?
The Giver Quartet
In which year did Lois Lowry win the Newbery Medal for The Giver?
1993
Which prestigious award did Lois Lowry win for Number the Stars?
Newbery Medal
What was Lois Lowry's first children's book called?
A Summer To Die
How many children did Lois Lowry have?
Four children
What was the profession of Lois Lowry's husband?
Naval officer
What degree did Lois Lowry complete at the University of Southern Maine?
Bachelor of Arts
Which university did Lois Lowry attend first?
Brown University
Name two places where Lois Lowry lived as a child.
Tokyo and Pennsylvania (also New York)
What was Lois Lowry's father's profession during WWII?
Army dentist
Where was Lois Lowry born?
Honolulu, Hawaii
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