The Giver Ch.7-14

Jonas's Assignment

• Receiver of Knowledge

• Receiver of Secrets

• Receiver of Wisdom

• Receiver of Memories

The CURRENT receiver's NEW title (old man)

• The Old Receiver

• The Giver

• The Taker

• The Teacher

Jonas's ability to SEE BEYOND

• Jonas can read minds

• Jonas can hear music

• Jonas can see color

• Jonas can stop time

What will Jonas gain from the memories?

• Experience

• Wisdom

• Perspective

• Peace

When do the Elders turn to the Receiver of Memory for help?

• Frequently. They have many questions.

• Frequently. They like to make changes in the community.

• Rarely. Only when they experience a new problem.

• Never. The Receiver of Memory is a useless assignment.

WHEN was the LAST time the Elders turned to the Receiver for help?

• When the Elders needed advice about climate control.

• When the Elders decided to eliminate all of the animals.

• When the Elders decided to remove color from the community.

• When the Elders were scared of the plane that flew over the community.

Jonas will have a difficult time having a spouse for many reasons EXCEPT...

• Jonas will have to live separately from his spouse.

• Jonas will have to keep his training/memories a secret.

• Jonas will have to keep the books a secret.

• Jonas is forbidden to have a spouse according to his rules.

Besides Jonas and the Giver, which other character seems to have a special ability?

• Gabe

• Father

• Mother

• Lily

What physical trait seems to allow certain characters to see beyond?

Which one of Jonas's rules does he find MOST shocking?

• He is exempt from dream telling.

• He is allowed to lie.

• He may ask anyone questions.

• He is not allowed to take medication for pain.