The giver 1-23

What is the setting of the story?

A futuristic, utopian society.

What is the genre of this novel?

Science fiction.

Why is Jonas worried about the upcoming ceremony?

He is afraid that it will 'change his life'.

How did Jonas feel when he saw the jet?

Nervous.

What does it mean to be 'released'?

To be forced to leave the community.

Which of these is NOT a reason why someone would be released?

Having green eyes.

How old is Lily?

7.

Which ritual takes place after dinner?

The telling of feelings.

Which is the last birthday celebrated in the community?

12.

What happens during the ceremony of one?

Children are given their official names.

How far apart in age are most siblings?

It is usually about five years.

Which law is a common one to break?

Older siblings teaching younger siblings how to ride a bike.

What is the occupation of Jonas’s father?

Nurturer.

Why did the father bring Gabe home?

For extra attention to help him thrive.

What is frustrating about changing the rules?

It is a very slow process.

What is the primary purpose of the ceremony of twelve?

For all twelve year olds to get their job assignments.

Which type of irony does Jonas’s father's knowledge of Gabe's name represent?

Dramatic irony.

What does 'periodically' mean in the context of the elders observing children?

Occasionally.

What trait do Gabriel and Jonas have in common?

They both have pale eyes.

Why doesn't Jonas’s mom want Lily to become a birth mother?

Because birth mothers have three years of comfort, but then become laborers.

What profession does Jonas think is 'perfect' for Lily?

Speaker.

Which type of irony is occurring when the apple changes color?

Situational irony because Jonas did not expect the apple to turn a different color.

What is the point of view of the novel?

3rd person limited.

Why doesn't Jonas typically spend his volunteer hours with Asher?

Asher fools around a lot and does not take things seriously.

Where does Fiona spend most of her community hours?

The house of the old.

What figurative language device is being used when referring to the freedom to choose where to spend community hours?

Metaphor.

What figurative language device is being used in the question of whether it was right for Roberto to be released?

Alliteration.

Why were Edna’s and Roberto’s ceremonies different from each other?

They had different social classes.