10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What Assignment does Jonas receive at the Ceremony of Twelve?
2. How does the Giver transmit memories to Jonas?
3. What does Jonas witness that becomes the turning point in the story?
4. Why does Jonas decide to escape when he does, rather than waiting for the original plan?
5. What happens to the memories Jonas carries as he flees the community with Gabriel?
6. What does the community's use of the word 'release' reveal about how the society controls its people?
7. How does Jonas's ability to see color change his relationship with his community?
8. What was the fate of Rosemary, the Giver's previous trainee?
9. What does the ending of the novel suggest about whether Jonas actually reaches safety?
10. What does Jonas's father represent in the story?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
