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The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 1. Why might the arrival of a jet be a terrifying experience for the entire community?

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 1. Why might the arrival of a jet be a terrifying experience for the entire community? • There seems to be a state of tension with the outside world.

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 2. What do you think might happen to someone who is released from the community?

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 2. What do you think might happen to someone who is released from the community? • Release is a serious punishment. The exceptions are the celebration of the elderly and the release of a newchild.

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 3. What was the purpose of the ritual telling of feelings?

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 3. What was the purpose of the ritual telling of feelings? • The purpose is to relieve feelings of anger or worry and help each person return to a sense of calm.

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 4. What was unique about the way children are born and infants are cared for in the community?

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 4. What was unique about the way children are born and infants are cared for in the community? • 50 babies were born each year and cared for by the Nurturers, not the mothers. • At one year of age they were given to families who could each have one boy and one girl.

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 5. Why was it so difficult to get rules changed in the community?

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 5. Why was it so difficult to get rules changed in the community? • Rules needed to be changed by a committee who studied each issue and discussed it for years.

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 6. On what basis did children receive life assignments?

The Giver – Chapters 1 & 2 • 6. On what basis did children receive life assignments? • The Elevens were carefully observed by the Committee of Elders, which made its decision based upon ability and interest.

The Giver – Chapters 3 - 5 • 1. Why were Gabe’s eyes of such interest to Jonas?

The Giver – Chapters 3 - 5 • 1. Why were Gabe’s eyes of such interest to Jonas? • Most people in the community had dark eyes. Gabe’s pale eyes were like his own; they formed a bond between the two boys.

The Giver – Chapters 3 - 5 • 2. How did Lily react to the new word “hippo”? Why did she react this way?

The Giver – Chapters 3 - 5 • 2. How did Lily react to the new word “hippo”? Why did she react this way? • To her, it was a funny word and she had no idea that there actually was such an animal as a hippopotamus.

The Giver – Chapters 3 - 5 • 3. Why did Jonas risk the humiliation of public chastisement for taking an apple from the recreation area?

The Giver – Chapters 3 - 5 • 3. Why did Jonas risk the humiliation of public chastisement for taking an apple from the recreation area? • Jonas was so curious about the apple that he felt it was worth the risk to bring it home to try to solve its mystery.

The Giver – Chapters 3 - 5 • 4. Why was Jonas interested in finding out where Roberto went upon release?

The Giver – Chapters 3 - 5 • 4. Why was Jonas interested in finding out where Roberto went upon release? • Jonas is very intelligent; it’s natural for him to be curious about an important event that was so shrouded in mystery.

The Giver – Chapters 3 - 5 • 5. What effect did the pills have on Jonas and the other people who took them? Why do you think all adults were required to take them?

The Giver – Chapters 3 - 5 • 5. What effect did the pills have on Jonas and the other people who took them? Why do you think all adults were required to take them? • The pills destroyed sexual impulses. • Strong sexual impulses would upset the carefully ordered community.

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 1. Under what circumstances was Gabriel allowed a second year of nurturing? Why do you think the community made this exception to the rules?

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 1. Under what circumstances was Gabriel allowed a second year of nurturing? Why do you think the community made this exception to the rules? • Gabriel was given a second year based on Father’s plea, and the family’s signed agreement that they would not form a permanent attachment to Gabe.

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 2. What do you think was the difference between Release and Loss?

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 2. What do you think was the difference between Release and Loss? • “Loss” was the community’s word for accidental death, such as drowning. • “Release” is for weak newchildren, the very old, and third-time transgressors. “Release” is ? ? ?

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 3. What was the significance of the bicycles that were given to the Nines?

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 3. What was the significance of the bicycles that were given to the Nines? • They symbolize the beginning of some independence.

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 4. Why was Jonas skeptical that anyone might be unhappy with life in the community?

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 4. Why was Jonas skeptical that anyone might be unhappy with life in the community? • Jonas believed that life in the community was perfect.

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 5. Why had Asher been punished for confusing the words “snack” and “smack”? What does this punishment reveal about the community?

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 5. Why had Asher been punished for confusing the words “snack” and “smack”? What does this punishment reveal about the community? • The community punished children for misusing language because precise language was required in an ordered society.

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 6. What set the Ceremony of Twelve apart from all other age ceremonies?

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 6. What set the Ceremony of Twelve apart from all other age ceremonies? • It marked the end of childhood and the beginning of adult responsibilities.

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 7. Why did the community make the distinction between “Selection” for Receiver of Memory and “Assignment” for all other occupations?

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 7. Why did the community make the distinction between “Selection” for Receiver of Memory and “Assignment” for all other occupations? • It emphasizes the importance of it to the entire community.

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 8. What was unusual about the appearance of the bearded Elder? What was significant about this characteristic?

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 8. What was unusual about the appearance of the bearded Elder? What was significant about this characteristic? • He had pale eyes; this hints at a bond between him and Jonas and maybe even Gabriel.

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 9. Why was Jonas chosen to be the next Receiver of Memory?

The Giver – Chapters 6 - 8 • 9. Why was Jonas chosen to be the next Receiver of Memory? • He was intelligent and had integrity, but above all, he was able “to see beyond. ”

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 1. How did Jonas feel after receiving his adult Assignment? Why? What did Asher’s hesitation in congratulating Jonas indicate?

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 1. How did Jonas feel after receiving his adult Assignment? Why? What did Asher’s hesitation in congratulating Jonas indicate? • Jonas felt uneasy; everyone seemed wary of him. • Even Asher hesitated, not knowing whether he could talk to his friend in the usual way.

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 2. Which item in the list of duties and responsibilities frightened Jonas? Why?

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 2. Which item in the list of duties and responsibilities frightened Jonas? Why? • The rule permitting Jonas to lie startled him because children were taught never to lie. • Permission to lie caused Jonas to question whether everyone in the community lied. What and whom could he believe?

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 3. Why was the concept of pain beyond Jonas’s comprehension? How did he know this was about to change?

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 3. Why was the concept of pain beyond Jonas’s comprehension? How did he know this was about to change? • All members of the community had been spared physical pain. • Now, Jonas knew that pain would be part of his training.

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 4. What was unique about the Annex?

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 4. What was unique about the Annex? • The Receiver of Memory’s private room had a lock, luxurious furnishings, an “off” switch on the speaker, and a library.

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 5. At first, why did Jonas misinterpret the Receiver’s job of transmitting memories of the past?

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 5. At first, why did Jonas misinterpret the Receiver’s job of transmitting memories of the past? • Jonas didn’t understand that an entirely different world existed before his community was established, nor that the Giver could have memories of things before his birth.

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 6. Why was the transmittal of the memory of snow so exhausting to the old man?

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 6. Why was the transmittal of the memory of snow so exhausting to the old man? • He had to retrieve it from the far distant past. No one in the community had experienced snow for many generations. • It had been made obsolete because of the unpredictable element it brought into life.

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 7. What two lessons did Jonas Learn about the sun?

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 7. What two lessons did Jonas Learn about the sun? • The sun is a source of pleasure and pain. • There were places beyond his community to learn about.

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 8. Why did The Giver appear a little sad at the end of the first day of training?

The Giver – Chapters 9 - 11 • 8. Why did The Giver appear a little sad at the end of the first day of training? • The Giver was saddened by the realization of the burden Jonas was about to endure.

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 1. How did Jonas’s relationship with his parents and friends change after he received his Life Assignment?

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 1. How did Jonas’s relationship with his parents and friends change after he received his Life Assignment? • He could no longer be open and honest with his family and friends because he was not permitted to discuss his dreams or his training.

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 2. How did The Giver explain the visual phenomena that Jonas witnessed? What did this reveal about the community?

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 2. How did The Giver explain the visual phenomena that Jonas witnessed? What did this reveal about the community? • Jonas was beginning to see the color red. • Everyone in the community, except for The Giver, did not see color!

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 3. Why did the community relinquish the ability to see color?

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 3. Why did the community relinquish the ability to see color? • They decided to give up color when they chose sameness as a way of life. • Anything that involved choice was dangerous because it led to the possibility of wrong choices.

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 4. Why was it important for The Receiver of Memory to have The Capacity to See Beyond?

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 4. Why was it important for The Receiver of Memory to have The Capacity to See Beyond? • He had to observe life objectively, not see things as they had been engineered by the scientists.

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 5. Why did Jonas refer to Gabe as his little brother? Could this be true?

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 5. Why did Jonas refer to Gabe as his little brother? Could this be true? • A bond had developed between them because both boys had unusual pale eyes. • They might in fact be biologically related.

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 6. Why did The Giver warn Jonas about having a spouse and children?

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 6. Why did The Giver warn Jonas about having a spouse and children? • From experience, The Giver knew how difficult it was to have a family and not be able to share information about his work.

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 7. Why was The Giver bitter about the Council of Elders?

The Giver – Chapters 12 &13 • 7. Why was The Giver bitter about the Council of Elders? • The Giver wished they would ask for his wisdom more often. • Despite the honor, The Giver felt useless and powerless.

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 1. How was Jonas’s second experience with snow unlike the first? Why did The Giver offer Jonas this experience?

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 1. How was Jonas’s second experience with snow unlike the first? Why did The Giver offer Jonas this experience? • The first was delightful; the second was painful and terrifying. • The Giver had to transmit the memory of pain to Jonas.

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 2. According to the Giver, why did Jonas have to receive and store memories of pain? What does this tell you about the community?

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 2. According to the Giver, why did Jonas have to receive and store memories of pain? What does this tell you about the community? • The Giver believed that wisdom was only achieved through the experience of pain. • He thought the people were selfish and afraid.

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 3. Why did The Giver apologize to Jonas after sharing the memory of war?

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 3. Why did The Giver apologize to Jonas after sharing the memory of war? • He had subjected Jonas to terrible pain.

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 4. Why were Jonas and his father worried about Gabriel’s fretfulness at night? How did Jonas try to solve this problem?

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 4. Why were Jonas and his father worried about Gabriel’s fretfulness at night? How did Jonas try to solve this problem? • They knew that Gabriel would have to be Released unless his sleep habits improved. • Jonas transmitted calming memories to him.

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 5. Why did the Memory of grandparents disturb Jonas?

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 5. Why did the Memory of grandparents disturb Jonas? • Jonas appreciated the warm family feelings that existed when grandparents were not sent to the House of the Old. • This made him worry about the fate of his own parents.

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 6. Why couldn’t Jonas’s parents answer his question about love?

The Giver – Chapters 14 -16 • 6. Why couldn’t Jonas’s parents answer his question about love? • “Love” had become outdated, meaningless because intense feelings were deemed dangerous. • This would upset the pattern of Sameness in the community.

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 1. How did Jonas’s range of emotions differ from those of his family and friends?

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 1. How did Jonas’s range of emotions differ from those of his family and friends? • Jonas had a broader range of emotions than anyone he knew.

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 2. How did Jonas react to the children’s war game?

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 2. How did Jonas react to the children’s war game? • Jonas was terribly upset by the war play because he understood the devastating nature of war.

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 3. Why did Jonas feel powerless and alone when Fiona and Asher rode off on their bicycles?

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 3. Why did Jonas feel powerless and alone when Fiona and Asher rode off on their bicycles? • Jonas realized he could never recover the relationships he had with his friends. • He could not give his friends memories, and they would never experience real feelings.

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 4. Why did the community refer to the former Receiver-in-training as a failure? How did this failure affect the rules that applied to Jonas?

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 4. Why did the community refer to the former Receiver-in-training as a failure? How did this failure affect the rules that applied to Jonas? • The former Receiver-in-training had been unable to deal with painful memories and had requested Release. • Now the rules change makes it impossible for Jonas to request Release.

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 5. What shocked Jonas when he viewed his father “releasing” one of the newborn twins?

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 5. What shocked Jonas when he viewed his father “releasing” one of the newborn twins? • His father had given the newborn child a lethal injection.

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 6. What did Jonas learn about the community’s prohibition against lying?

The Giver – Chapters 17 -19 • 6. What did Jonas learn about the community’s prohibition against lying? • He realized that lying seemed to be permitted when he understood that “release” really meant killing.

The Giver – Chapter 20 • 1. Why would Fiona, a trainee in the care of the old, probably accept the practice of releasing the old?

The Giver – Chapter 20 • 1. Why would Fiona, a trainee in the care of the old, probably accept the practice of releasing the old? • She had been trained to follow instructions. • She had not been trained to have deep feelings such as distress.

The Giver – Chapter 20 • 2. Why was The Giver now ready to make a plan for change?

The Giver – Chapter 20 • 2. Why was The Giver now ready to make a plan for change? • Jonas was strong enough to help The Giver make a change in the community.

The Giver – Chapter 20 • 3. Why would Jonas’s departure from the community lead to possible change?

The Giver – Chapter 20 • 3. Why would Jonas’s departure from the community lead to possible change? • In learning to deal with the memories, the people might gain some wisdom, which could lead to change.

The Giver – Chapter 20 • 4. Why did The Giver decide to stay behind to help the community? Is it the right decision?

The Giver – Chapter 20 • 4. Why did The Giver decide to stay behind to help the community? Is it the right decision? • Without his assistance and protection, the people would be thrown into chaos by the memories.

The Giver – Chapter 20 • 5. Why did Jonas and The Giver choose the December Ceremony as the time to implement their plan?

The Giver – Chapter 20 • 5. Why did Jonas and The Giver choose the December Ceremony as the time to implement their plan? • Everyone in the community would be attending the Ceremony and the roads would not be watched.

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 1. How did Father’s sweet, sing-song voice affect Jonas on their last evening together?

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 1. How did Father’s sweet, sing-song voice affect Jonas on their last evening together? • He made up his mind to leave that night with Gabe because he couldn’t stand to have his father kill Gabe.

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 2. What would have happened to Jonas and Gabe had the searchers found them?

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 2. What would have happened to Jonas and Gabe had the searchers found them? • Gabe would have been released. • Jonas would have been given another chance because the community needs him to be the Receiver.

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 3. In what way was Jonas handicapped by his early departure?

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 3. In what way was Jonas handicapped by his early departure? • He couldn’t bring enough food and clothes for both of them. • He could have used more memories of strength and courage.

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 4. How was Jonas able to use memories to foil the search planes? In what other ways did memories help Jonas during the journey?

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 4. How was Jonas able to use memories to foil the search planes? In what other ways did memories help Jonas during the journey? • He thought of memories of snow making them both cold and preventing the heatseeking search planes to find them. • The memory of the sled, the ride, the house and people at Christmas time gave him strength and courage to continue.

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 5. How was Jonas able to recall their destination from a memory of his own?

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 5. How was Jonas able to recall their destination from a memory of his own? • This was The Giver’s favorite memory and he had given it to him.

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 6. What might have been the source of the music that Jonas thought he heard behind him?

The Giver – Chapters 21 - 23 • 6. What might have been the source of the music that Jonas thought he heard behind him? • The Giver had the power to “hear beyond. ” Maybe he was “sending” music to Jonas to comfort him and keep him going on his difficult journey.