The Giver Flashcard Chapters 1-5

Front

Where does Jonas’s mother work?

Back

Department of Justice

Front

Which type of release is viewed positively?

Back

Release of old, well lived, elders.

Front

Who is also volunteering at the House of the Old along with Jonas?

Back

Fiona and Asher

Front

What is third person omniscient Point of View?

Back

The narrator knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters.

Front

What does Jonas remove from the recreation area?

Back

An apple.

Front

What is the significance of the Ceremony of Twelve?

Back

It is the event where children are assigned their roles in the community.

Front

What does the term 'release' mean in the context of the community?

Back

It refers to the process of removing individuals from the community for various reasons.

Front

How does Jonas feel about the concept of 'release'?

Back

He is initially confused and troubled by it.

Front

What role does Asher play in Jonas's life?

Back

Asher is Jonas's close friend and often provides comic relief.

Front

What is the importance of the apple in the story?

Back

It symbolizes Jonas's first glimpse of color and difference.