What are good questions for the giver?

Discussion Questions

• What was the role of the “family unit” in Jonas’s community, and how is it different from the concept of family in our culture?
• What did you notice about the language used by the author in this book?
• Why do you think the Giver finally decided that “things must change”?

What happened in Chapter 1 of the giver?

The Giver begins in late November, and we meet Jonas, a boy who is nervous about what’s going to happen in December. Right away we know something is up; Jonas lives in a place called “the community” where supplies are brought in by cargo plane. Once, when he saw a jet flying overhead, he was frightened by it.

What are the rules in Chapter 1 of the giver?

“Pilots cannot fly over the community,” Jonas hears announced in Chapter 1. When they do, they are “released.” Members of the community must adhere to the rules of his/her age group or job. Each person in a family must share his/her dreams in the morning, and in the evening, his/her feelings of the day.

What are some questions for the giver Chapter 2?

Terms in this set (10)

• During what ceremony do people receive their babies?
• What was the name of the baby that the father was so concerned about?
• What was Jonas’s sister’s name?
• How old did you have to be to get your first bicycle?
• What rule was almost always broken by the community and wasn’t taken seriously?

What rule did Jonas break?

Jonas has broken serious rules against leaving his dwelling at night and taking food. After riding all night, he and Gabe rest during the day, hiding from the planes that fly overhead searching for them.

What is Jonas apprehensive about in Chapter 1?

Jonas is apprehensive because he has no idea what his Assignment will be. According to the rules, Jonas’ parents comfort him, assuring him that his Assignment will be the right one for him.

Who is the most important elder in the giver?

The most important Elder in the community is The Receiver/Giver.

What was chapter 2 about in the giver?

The Giver Chapter 2. Jonas’s parents begin talking about the Ceremony in December. During the conversation, Jonas remembers the ceremonies he has had before and the ceremonies he has seen. During the Ceremony of One, all newchildren who were born the year before turn One.

Who is Asher in The Giver chapter 1?

Asher is a character in The Giver. He is known to be silly but good-natured and playful, never intending to hurt anybody. He is Jonas’ best friend, having a great sense of humor.

What do we learn about Lily in The Giver chapter 1?

At the beginning of the novel, Lily is a Seven. She still depends heavily on the comfort object, a stuffed elephant, that was given to her at birth, but she is aware that at the Ceremony of Eight, her comfort object will be taken away. Because of her young age, Lily is still learning how the rules work.

How old is Lily in Chapter 1 of The Giver?

seven-year-old
At dinner that night, Jonas’s family—his father, mother, and seven-year-old sister Lily—participate in a nightly ritual called “the telling of feelings.” Each person describes an emotion that he or she experienced during the day and discusses it with the others.