The Giver Study Guide

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Which of these assignments was given at the ceremony?

Isager - Birth mother (correct)
Asher - Ass. Dissector (correct)
Madeline - Fish Hatchery Attendant (correct)
Jonas - Receiver (correct)

Children receive their bikes at the ceremony when they turn 10.

False (B)

What is the name of the previous receiver?

Rosemary

The Giver gives memories to Jonas, including colors, sounds, and ______.

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Match the following people to the assignments they received:

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Jonas

The main character who is chosen as the Receiver of memories.

The Giver

The individual who transmits memories of the past to Jonas.

Release

The term used to describe the process of being removed from the community, often misunderstood.

Rosemary

The previous Receiver and daughter of The Giver who struggled with her role.

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Ceremony of Nine

An annual event where children receive their bikes and begin to grow up.

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Study Notes

The Giver Study Guide Notes

Assignments: Madeline - Fish Hatchery attendant, Adeline - Instructor of sixes, Isager - Assistant director of recreation, Asher, Fiona, Jonas - Receiver
The Ceremony: Children turning nine receive bikes. The Giver values happy holidays and coziness.
Release: Pilot is poisoned and disposed of due to a mistake in training.
Elsewhere: A distant setting where people feel overwhelmed while training. Jonas goes there when released.
Dystopia: Rosemary (the Giver's daughter) and previous receivers are affected by the new rule for stopping rules, becoming overwhelmed.
New Rule: Stopping rule implemented for previous receivers, leading to overwhelming memories, colors, sounds, and pain.
Jonas: Receives memories, colors, sounds, and pain from the Giver, culminating in one intense memory.