What is the first painful memory Jonas receives?
A sunburn.
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
Where does The Giver live?
The Annexe.
How much recreation time was Jonas allowed during training?
none.
What does it mean when a name is not used again in the community?
The person did something disgraceful.
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 was taken off the bicycles of the new Twelves?
Their nametags.
The Community wanted a society that was predictable and safe, so they adopted climate control and
Sameness
What role does The Giver play?
He must transmit all his memories to Jonas.
Describe how Jonas receives memories?
The Giver places his hands on Jonas' bare back as he lies down on the bed.
Why does the Community have no snow for sledding?
The community has climate control.
If you don't fit in with the Community, you can apply to be released to:
Elsewhere.
Which 4 new words did Jonas learn during the snow memory transmission?
Hill, runners, sledge and snow
What is the most honored job in the Community?
The Receiver of Memory
What are the four attributes required of the receiver?
intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom
Why is Jonas scared about the rule of lying?
He thinks that maybe everyone in the community lies.
What did Jonas, Gabriel, and the Giver all have in common?
Pale eyes
Why isn't Jonas assigned a job?
He is selected.
What is the first memory Jonas receives?
A sled ride in the snow.