The Giver Chapter Questions 1-4

Keep these questions in mind as you read the chapters. 

If you couldn't find the answers, we can talk about them in the meeting!

Chapters 1-2 

1. Who is the protagonist of the Giver? 

2. What is important about the month of December? 

3. What is the name of the protagonist’s best friend? 

4. What 3 people does the protagonist live with? 

5. What is the name of the baby that the father brought home? 

6. Why is it very hard for a rule to be changed in this community? 

7. Who is the most important Elder? 

8. What ceremony is the last in this community? 

9. What happens at this ceremony? 

10. What do you imagine it means to be released? 

Bonus: 1. When is a child’s comfort object taken away? 

2. When do all children receive bicycles? 

 Chapter 3-4 

1. What physical feature of Jonas is different from everyone else in the community? a)hair b)eyes c)skin color d) complexion 

2. Why did Lily’s mom say she should not want to be a birthmother? (Give 1 of 2 reasons) 

3. What happens to the apple that Jonas and Asher play catch with? 

4. What is the name of the boy who will be assigned to the rehabilitation center? 

5. Why can’t Jonas congratulate the boy on his accomplishments? 

6. In chapter 4, where did Jonas meet up with Asher? 

7. What is the name of the girl that Jonas likes who also is with Asher? 

 8. What is the name of the woman who tells Jonas about the celebration? 

9. What is the “celebration” for that is discussed in chapter 4? 

10. To what room do people go to after this celebration? 

Bonus: 1. Who shares the same physical feature as Jonas? (From question 1) 

2. What is the name of either the man or the woman who recently had a celebration?