English - The Giver Test
When the Giver shows Jonas a recording of the baby being "released" and Jonas finds out that those who are released are killed
Climax
Jonas is assigned the job as The Receiver and begins to question the community
Conflict
The Giver is the only one who feels pain in his memories, the citizens have memories about things in their timeline but The Giver has memories about the past
Contrast The Giver's memories with the citizens
Fretfully
Describe how Gabriel was first sleeping
They had to tell each other their feeling they had had throughout the day
Describe the evening ritual
Snow; he feels the chill air, he saw his breath, he was on a sled, he knew he was on top of a mound, he began sledding, noticed the runners, came to a stop, and saw snow piled around him
Describe the memory given to Jonas
Jonas will escape from the community releasing all the memories; Jonas waits for the naming ceremony to begin, he goes to The Giver, he will give him memories of strength and courage, then Jonas will leave at midnight
Details of the original escape plan
Power is the ability to control and direct but honor is respect and can lead to power. The Giver doesn't have the control to do that
Distinguish between honor and power as they refer to The Giver's position
He can see the memories; he can open his eyes and feel and see around him. He can see beyond; he can see color
Explain the 2 ways Jonas can see
Jonas kept having the dream of him sledding down the snow covered hill. He felt as if there was something beyond the snow. When he woke up he had the feeling that he needed to reach something in the distance, it was a good and welcoming feeling
Explain the dream Jonas has about the snow and how does he feel
For causing anxiety for skipping over Jonas
For what did the Chief Elder apologize for at the Ceremony of Twelve?
To see past Sameness; Jonas is beginning to understand what color is
Generalize what seeing beyond means
surprised, startled, curious about what was beyond the snow, and was wondering why they don't have it in the community
How does Jonas feel about the memory?
Pale eyes that mirrored Jonas', the had unusual lightness, seemed tired, and the flesh around them was darkened into shadowed circles
How does the author describe The Receiver's eyes?
He transmits memories to make Gabe sleep and since the planes had heat sensors he transmitted memories of cold so it couldn't detect their heat
How is Jonas able to use memories to avoid search planes?
It's very detailed and luxurious. Jonas' is minimalistic and simple
How is The Receiver's living room different from Jonas?
10 years ago
How long ago did the last failed selection for Receiver occur?
Lily is Seven turning Eight. Jonas' neighbor is Fritz
How old is Lily? What is the name of Jonas' neighbor who just received his bike?
House of Old
In chapter 4, where does Jonas meet up with Asher?
He hadn't received all the memories of strength and courage and he fell off his bike and got injured. He ran out of food
In what way is Jonas handicapped by his early departure?
They treat the Old like babies, don't tolerate mistakes, and the punishment rules apply no matter how you are
Infer why the Old are punished for disobedience and what does it say about the community's culture
He wasn't receiving memories but giving them
Infer why the gentleman's title changed to The Giver
Asher might be jealous he didn't receive a job as important as Jonas, and Jonas' job is very private.
Jonas has a feeling that things between him and Asher, now that their assignments are known. In what way do you supposed they're different?
He has intelligence; he's top of the class. Integrity; he's committed minor transgressions but has always presented himself for chastisement. Courage; Jonas will have to experience physical pain he has never felt before. Wisdom; Jonas will receive it through a thorough training. Then the capability to see beyond
Name 4 qualifications that Jonas has to be the next Receiver. Explain.
Snow; hard for agriculture, weather and hills; made transportation and agriculture difficult
Name aspects of nature that were eliminated when the community went to Sameness
All his friends could describe their assignments but Jonas had no way of telling his friends because they had never seen or felt the things he has before
Relate how Jonas' position makes him feel different from his classmates
Futuristic society
Setting
When is a child's comfort object taken away?
The age of 8
What happens to the apple that Jonas and Asher are playing catch with and why does Jonas take it home?
The apple was changing in mid air but when he caught it it was an apple again. He took it home to see if it'll change again.
Mother, Father, and Lily
What 3 people does the protagonist live with?
Roberto and Edna
What are the names of the man and woman who recently had a celebration?
Everyone's role is to be "perfect", to follow all the rules, and to depending on your assignment you must follow the rules you are given
What are the roles and expectations for different members in the community?
They can apply for Elsewhere and be released
What can someone who doesn't fit in apply for?
The Ceremony of Twelve
What ceremony is the last in this community?
Start taking pills until he's in the House of Old
What did Jonas have to do because of his dream?
A Stirrings
What did Jonas' parents tell him his dream was called?
Jonas would be set apart from everyone else, he isn't allowed to tell anyone about his training, and The Giver can only assist him
What did the Chief Elder mean when he said "His training would be alone and apart"?
A jacket with large buttons in the front and pockets
What did the children who became Seven's get at the ceremony?
Hesitant if Jonas will still be friends, he doesn't know what to think about it, and he doesn't know if the friendship will last
What does Asher's hesitation in congratulating Jonas indicate?
Physical pain; he's scraped his knee and hurt his finger but not even the Receiver could describe it.
What does the Chief Elder say that Jonas' training will require that he has never experienced before. Explain
She stood up when he arrived
What does the attendant do that surprises Jonas?
They're in assignment training
What does the new nameplates on each Twelve's bike mean?
Very dull, no uniqueness, no color
What does the world look like to the community?
He wandered away unnoticed and fell into the river
What happened to the first Caleb?
Each child's hair was given a distinguished cut: the females lost their braids and males lost their long childish hair and got a manlier cut where their ears are exposed
What happens at the Ceremony of Ten?
Your assignment is chosen that you do for the rest of your life until you reach the House of Old
What happens at this ceremony?
Planes aren't allowed to fly over the community, it cause fear over everyone. The pilot-in-training was released because he made a mistake
What happens when the plane flies over in the beginning of the story and why is the pilot released?
That the person did something so bad that they're name isn't to be used or spoken of again
What is a name that is designated "Not-to-be-Spoken" indicate?
The Ceremony of Twelve takes place
What is important about the month of December?
All of the words have to be used correctly, the words become meaningless, and "love" doesn't mean anything
What is ironic about the community's "precision of language" rule?
He can lie
What is rule 8 in Jonas' rules?
They tell the persons life, then the toast, they chant the anthem, the person being released gives a goodbye speech, others can give a speech as well, then they are released, but no one knows where they go
What is the "celebration" for that is discussed in chapter 4?
Everyone was chanting Jonas' name, he was filled with pride and fear not knowing what was going to happen
What is the cliffhanger at the end of chapter 8?
Science fiction/ Utopian and Dystopian fiction
What is the genre?
Gabriel
What is the name of the baby Father brought home?
Benjamin
What is the name of the boy who will be assigned to the rehabilitation center?
The Ceremony of Loss
What is the name of the ceremony that the community performed for the first Caleb?
Fiona
What is the name of the girl who Jonas likes who is also with Asher?
Asher; he was late so he had to recite a public apology and he used an incorrect word causing the teacher to explain what word he should use
What is the name of the protagonists best friend and what happens to him in class?
Larissa
What is the name of the woman who tells Jonas about the celebration?
The community, future, Jonas, mother, father, Lily, Asher, Fiona, and The Receiver. They're controlled by the committee, we know it's the future because none of this has happened in the past, and they don't know what hippos and elephants are so they are extinct)
What is the setting? Provide evidence
Has a bunch of books (dwellings only have book of rules, dictionary, and thick community volume), everything was more detailed and luxurious, it has locks, and you can turn the speaker off
What is unique about the Annex?
He had pale eyes. Jonas has the same feature.
What is unusual about the appearance of the bearded Elder? What is significant about this character?
He has lighter has that have more depth while everyone else has dark eyes
What physical feature of Jonas is different from everyone else in the community?
The releasing room
What room do the people go to after the ceremony?
Gained control of climate control and let go of colors
What things did the community let go and gained control of?
He's allowed to lie and turn off the speaker
What things is Jonas now permitted to do that others are supposedly not permitted to do?
They could be punished and released
What would happen to Jonas and Gabriel if someone caught them?
Decades or centuries old
What's the age of the community?
Snow
What's the first memory given to Jonas?
Jonas takes off his tunic, lays down on the table, closes his eyes, and the Giver puts his hands on Jonas' back
What's the process of receiving a memory?
When they become a 9
When do all children receive bicycles?
Elsewhere
Where do members of the community believe those who are released go?
The one that says to lie;he's scared because he thinks that what if other people have been given the rule and people have been lying to him, and he wonders if everything has been a lie.
Which item in the list of duties and responsibilities frightens Jonas? Why?
Fiona
Who did Jonas dream about?
The society itself
Who is the antagonist?
The Receiver
Who is the most important Elder?
Jonas
Who is the protagonist of The Giver?
Gabriel and a girl 5
Who shares the same physical feature as Jonas?
Gabriel
Who was given a special reprieve from the committee and granted an additional year of nurturing?
It would break the rule of bragging even if he didn't mean to.
Why can't Jonas congratulate the boy on his accomplishments?
She said, "3 years, 3 births, and then they are laborers for the rest of their lives, until they enter the House of Old." and that you would be looked down on.
Why did Lily's mom say she wouldn't want to be a birth mother?
They wouldn't interrupt just for Jonas, The Giver didn't usually go so they wouldn't expect him, and Jonas's parents wouldn't say anything because it would reflect as bad parenting
Why do Jonas and The Giver choose the December ceremony as the time to implement their plan?
He might find out the truth of the community and to keep the better good of him and the people
Why do you suppose Jonas is given special privileges like rule 8?
It's secret because no one else is allowed to have these memories and no one can find out what is happening
Why do you suppose The Receiver turned the speaker off before transmitting the memory?
The community would need help and guidance, they wouldn't know how to control the memories, and he had to contain the memories
Why does The Giver decide to stay behind?
He's never seen snow, a sled, a hill, and has never experienced the cold. He doesn't even know what these things are
Why doesn't Jonas understand "It's like going downhill through deep snow on a sled"?
She doesn't know what elephants are and she doesn't know that they even existed
Why doesn't Lily believe Jonas' story about the elephants?
Nothing in the community has locks
Why is Jonas surprised to see locks on The Receiver's doors?
He realizes things must change. He has wanted to make the change but the last Receiver failed so he had to wait
Why is The Giver now ready to make a plan for change?
The appeals were never approved; the committee never fixed anything and they never asked The Receiver unless it was important thinking it wouldn't matter to him.
Why is it very hard for a rule to be changed in this community?
The rule says that he won't receive any medication in his training; he's going to experience physical pain he's never felt before and he can't receive meds for it
Why is rule 5 unnerving to Jonas?
Everyone in the community has always been safe, no one has experienced real pain in that community, and the word isn't familiar to them.
Why is the concept of pain beyond Jonas' comprehension?
The memories would be released and that would cause the community to change and adjust
Why would Jonas's departure from the community lead to possible change?
What do you image it is to be "released"?
You're kicked out of the community
She was watching him seriously and intently
"Lily was watching him solemnly..." What does solemnly mean in this quote?
When Jonas looked at the crowd the faces changed and when he blinked they were back to normal. This might mean he is beginning to see beyond
.What happens when Jonas looks at the crowd? What do you think is happening?
He has the apple change, Fiona's hair change, and the books in the Annex change; they were changing color
3 examples of "seeing beyond" Jonas has experienced
Through training
According to The Receiver, how does wisdom come?
The Ceremony of Twelve
As chapter 6 ends what is everyone waiting for the start of?
