1. What did the children who became Sevens
get at the ceremony?
They got a front-buttoned jacket.
2. Why wasn’t Gabriel at the Naming?
He was granted an additional year of
nurturing before his Naming and Placement,
so he's back at the Nurturing Center.
3. What was the Ceremony of Loss?
They murmur the name of the lost (Caleb) an
entire day, less and less frequently and softer
in volume, until it fades gradually from
4. Where do the members of the community
believe those who are released go?
They go Elsewhere.
5. What happens to Tens and Elevens at the
The Tens have their hair cut. The Elevens get
new clothing: different undergarments for
females and longer trousers for the males.
6. How do people get spouses and children?
An adult must first apply for a spouse. The
Committee of Elders match them because the
spouses must balance each other. Three
years later, they can apply for children.
1. What is Jonas’ number? 19 How are they
In order of birth; Jonas was the 19th to be
2. How were small children punished? by
smacks with a discipline wand: one quick
smack across the hands for a minor offense
and three sharper smacks on the bare legs
for a second offense.
3. What is Asher’s assignment?
Assistant Director of Recreation
4. Explain what is meant by “Thank you for
your childhood.” p.56
It means that they're not children anymore;
they will start training for their adult job.
5. Why do you think Jonas was skipped?
Answers may vary.
1. What is the difference between “assigned”
The Committee of Elders assigns a job after
careful observation and continues to observe
the Twelves during the training; if a behaviour
needs to be changed, they can modify it.
Jonas was selected; he was chosen. The
Committee cannot make a mistake in their
choice because the Receiver can't be
observed during his training.
2. What is Jonas selected to do?
Receiver of Memory.
3. What qualities does Jonas have that will
help him in his assignment?
Intelligence, integrity, courage, brave, wisdom
and the Capacity to see Beyond.
4. What is “the capacity to see beyond”?
The capacity to see things change.
1. In this chapter, Jonas receives his rules.
What does he think of each rule?
* When he leaves school, he must go directly
to the Annex and when his training is
finished,he must go directly to his house.
Reaction: no time for recreation!! what will
happen to friendship?
* he can be rude; can ask any question he
Reaction: it never came to his mind he could
be rude because he's accustomed to
* He's not allowed to discuss his training.
*He's prohibited of dream-telling.
Reaction: he's glad to be excused form it.
* He can't apply for medication if it is related to
the training; if not related to, he can ask for it.
Reaction: he's relieved that he can ask for it.
* He can't apply for release.
* He may lie.
Reaction: What if Twelves all received the
same rule? How can one know if the answer
1. How is Jonas treated by the secretary?
With respect. She stood to welcome him.
2. What is different at the Receiver’s home?
The door is locked
the furniture is luxurious
there are many books
the speaker can be turned off
3. What is the Giver’s job?
The Giver holds the memories of the whole
What must he give Jonas?
He must transmit these memories to Jonas
Page 78, what does this mean: “I am so
weighted with them.”?
He is burdened by them. They are hard for
him to support (memories of pain, suffering,