| What did they do with the pilot that made a wrong turn? | They released him |
| What was the ritual that Jonas’s family did at the end of their evening meal? | They expressed their feelings |
| What was Jonas’s father’s job? | He was a nurturer |
| How many children could each family have? | One girl and one boy |
| What was the name of the baby that the father was so concerned about? | Gabriel or Gabe |
| What is the most important job in the community? | The Receiver or the Committee ofElders |
| Why was the Ceremony of Twelves the most important ceremony? | People would be given their life assignment |
| What was so different about the new child? | He had pale eyes just like Jonas. Most citizens have dark eyes. |
| How many years could you serve as a birth mother? | For three years |
| What did you do after being a birth mother? | You are a laborer for the rest of your life |
| What had Jonas taken from the Recreation Area and was reminded by public announcement that he was not to do that? | He stole an apple |
| What was it about the apple that concerned Jonas? | The apple changed for a moment |
| Why was the new child, Gabriel, staying with Jonas’s family unit? | The father was concerned about him. |
| Where did Asher and Fiona work? | At the House of the Old |
| What did Jonas help do at the House of Old? | He helped bathe old people |
| What celebrations did they have at the House of Old? | They celebrated releases & the celebration of life |
| What was the morning ritual for Jonas’s family? | They told each other their dreams |
| How long does one have to take pills for stirrings? | Until they enter the House of Old |
The Giver Chapter 1-5 Comprehension Questions
April 13, 2020