| What was unusual about Jonas and the newchild? | They both had pale eyes. Most of the Community members had dark eyes. |
| Describe the Assignment of Birthmother. What did Lily’s parents say about it? | The Birthmothers had three children.They were not allowed to see the children. After the third child, the Birthmotherswere given jobs as Laborers for the rest of their lives. |
| What happened to the apple while Jonas was playing with it? | The apple changed for an instant. Jonas was not sure what the change was, but heknew it had changed |
| Describe the Celebration of Release of Roberto. | First, he told about his life. Then the attendants toasted, cheered, and chanted theanthem. Then Roberto made a good-bye speech. After that, he bowed andwalked through a special door in the Releasing Room. |
| Did Larissa know exactly where Roberto or anyone else went when they were released? | No, she did not |
| What was Jonas’s dream about? What did his mother and father say about it? | He had a dream that he wanted Fiona to take off her clothes and get in a bathtub.His parents said it was the Stirrings. His mother gave him a pill that would stopthem. She told him he would have to take one every day until he entered theHouse of the Old. |
The Giver Chapters 3-5 Study Questions
April 15, 2020