Bad Giver (Don't Use)

What are the different reasons someone may be released in the community? Which reason does not occur, and why is that important?

Describe the role of a Birthmother in the community. What happens to her after she has children?

Who is responsible for deciding each Twelve’s Assignment? How does this reflect the structure of the community?

What qualities must a Receiver-in-Training possess? Identify one quality that is not required and explain why.

What changes occurred when the community adopted Sameness? Identify something that was not eliminated.

What difficulty does Gabriel have, and why is it significant to the story?

What is The Giver’s favorite memory? Why is this memory meaningful?

Before Jonas begins seeing colors, what sensory experience does The Giver first describe or share with him?

What is the purpose of the nightly family ritual at dinner? What do families share?

What rules must Jonas follow during his training? Identify one rule that is not actually part of his instructions.

What happened to the previous Receiver-in-Training, and how does this impact the story?

How does Jonas address his mentor? What does this reveal about their relationship?

What is the first memory Jonas receives? Why is this memory important?

Why does Jonas’s father appear cheerful during the release of the twin? What does this reveal about his understanding?

What aspects of life were eliminated through Sameness? Identify one thing that remained.

How does Jonas transmit memories to Gabriel? Describe a specific example and its purpose.

How does Jonas escape from the community? Describe the method and circumstances.

Describe Jonas’s actions and feelings near the end of the novel. Identify one statement about him that would be incorrect and explain why.

How does the environment change as Jonas and Gabriel travel farther from the community? What does this symbolize?

SHORT ANSWER:

What do you think Lois Lowry’s purpose was for writing this book?

What is Lowry saying about the care of the old?

What is Lowry saying about killing of the sick/weak?

What is Lowry saying about crime?

What is Lowry saying about the freedom to choose?

What is Lowry saying about the family?

What is SAMENESS? What are the benefits of SAMENESS? What are some of the fallbacks of SAMENESS?