Shared Flashcard Set

Details

The Giver by Lois Lowry
Note cards to help study for Giver Final
69
English
10th Grade
10/11/2008

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
What reason did Jonas give the Recreation Director for stealing the apple?
Definition
He doesn't give a reason.
Term
Why does jonas leave the community before the time that he and the Giver had discussed?
Definition
He finds out that Gabriel will be released the next morning and wants to save him.
Term
Who said it: "Do you understand why it's inappropriate to use a word like love?"
Definition
Mother
Term
How does Jonas help Gabriel to sleep?
Definition
He transmits memories of peaceful sails on a lake.
Term
Why does Jonas interupt his friends when they are playing good guys bad guys?
Definition
He recognizes their game as an imitation of war and thinks that they take something so tragic too casually.
Term
When a new infant is given to a family unit to replace a child who died, the ceremony is called:
Definition
The Murmur of Replacement Ceremony
Term
Who said it: "We gained control of so many things. But we had to let go of others."
Definition
The Giver
Term
The first memory of pain that Jonas receives is:
Definition
A sunburn
Term
Where is the Giver's daughter?
Definition
She released herself
Term
Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the audience at the Ceremony of Twelve?
Definition
She has caused them anxiety about Jonas' assignment.
Term
Who said it: "Your turn Larissa, I'll just start the water then help you up."
Definition
Jonas
Term
Who said it: "I have caused anxiety, I apologize to my community."
Definition
Chief Elder
Term
Why does Jonas' mother discourage lily from being a birthmother?
Definition
Birthmother is not an honorable job.
Term
What method does the Giver use to train Jonas?
Definition
He places his hands on Jonas' bare back and gives him memories.
Term
Who said it: "I looked for you yesterday so we could ride home together. Your bike was still there, and I waited for a little while. But it was getting late, so I went on home."
Definition
Fiona
Term
Who siad it: "The feeling you described was wanting. It was your first stirrings, father and I have been expecting it to happen to you."
Definition
Mother
Term
The Givers favorite memory is a:
Definition
Loving family celebrating Christmas
Term
Why is Jonas not permitted to apply for release?
Definition
If he left the community, all the memories that the Giver had given him would enter the minds of the citizens and create chaos.
Term
Jonas has the special ability of seeing beyond, what was the Giver's special ability?
Definition
Hearing beyond.
Term
Lily's comfort object.
Definition
Elephant
Term
In which of the following situations did the Elders seek advice from the Giver?
Definition
When a plane flew over the community.
Term
Who said it: "Today we honor your differences, they determine your futures."
Definition
Chief Elder
Term
What does Jonas' mother do for a living?
Definition
She works for the Department of Justice.
Term
What is the first lie Jonas tells his parents?
Definition
He understood why he shouldn't say the word love.
Term
Stirrings are:
Definition
Sexual thoughts and dreams; signs of puberty.
Term
Who said it: "I felt angry this afternoon, my childcare group was at the play area and we had a visiting group of sevens, and they didn't obey the rules at all!"
Definition
Lily
Term
Who said it: "I apologize for inconveniencing my learning community."
Definition
Asher
Term
Jonas' family is taking care of Gabriel because:
Definition
Gabriel needs extra nurturing.
Term
In this community, if one of your children accidentally dies:
Definition
The childs name will be given to another replacement child, born later.
Term
Jonas' friend Asher becomes: (assignment)
Definition
A worker in the recreations department
Term
Which of these is something that Jonas has experienced BEFORE he meets the Giver?
Definition
Color
Term
What is father's nickname for Jonas' sister?
Definition
Lily-Billy
Term
What does Jonas try to transmit to Asher when they are looking at flowers?
Definition
The awareness of red.
Term
Why does the nurturing center release one of every set of twins?
Definition
It is inconvenient to have two people who look the same walking around.
Term
Who said it: "I think newchildren are so cute, I hope I get assigned to be a birthmother.
Definition
Lily
Term
Who said it: "Asher, we thank you for your childhood."
Definition
Chief Elder
Term
What part of Jonas and the Giver's plan does NOT happen?
Definition
Jonas is presumed dead because his bike is found near the river.
Term
Who was Rosemary?
Definition
The Giver's daughter.
Term
What was Gabriel's comfort object?
Definition
Hippo
Term
What did Jonas take from the recreations area?
Definition
An apple
Term
Who said it: "We're almost there Gabriel, I remember this place Gabe."
Definition
Jonas
Term
What was the departmetn that relocated so often in the community that people could never find it?
Definition
Bicycle Repair.
Term
In his ceremony, what does Jonas' assignment turn out to be?
Definition
He will be the new Receiver.
Term
Why does Jonas take Gabe away from the communtiy?
Definition
To prevent Gabe from being released.
Term
Who said it: "If everything's the same, there aren't any choices! I want to wake up in the morning and decide things! A blue tunic or a red one!"
Definition
Jonas
Term
Why was Gabe in danger of being released?
Definition
He isn't growing enough and can't sleep through the night.
Term
Who said it: "It's bye-bye to you Gabe, in the morning."
Definition
Father
Term
In the first memory he receives, Jonas experiences ********* for the first time.
Definition
Cold, winter weather.
Term
Who said it: "I heard about a guy who was absolutely sure he was going to be assigned Engineer, and instead they gave him sanitation laborer. He went out the next day, jumped in the river, swam across, and joined the next community he came to. Nobody ever saw him again."
Definition
Asher
Term
At the very beginning of the book, in chapter 1, Jonas is "apprehensive" about something. What does it turn out to be?
Definition
The upcoming ceremony and assignments.
Term
What do the numbers assigned to each child stand for?
Definition
The order of their birth.
Term
Who said it: "I'm the one who's training for Assistant Recreation Director, games aren't your area of expertness."
Definition
Asher
Term
What does Jonas see (or think he sees) as he nears the bottom of the hill on the sled?
Definition
Colored lights in the windows of houses.
Term
The very first memory that the Giver transmits to Jonas is:
Definition
Sledding down a hill
Term
At the beginning of the novel, Jonas is volunteering at the:
Definition
House of the Old
Term
Who said it: "This job has aged me. I know I look as if I should be scheduled for release soon, but actually, I have a good deal of time left."
Definition
The Giver
Term
At the December ceremony, Fiona is selected to become a:
Definition
Caretaker of the old
Term
Who said it: "After all the time I've put in with him, I hope they're not going to decide to release him."
Definition
Father
Term
When Jonas receives the memories, he is:
Definition
Lying down.
Term
Who said it: "I can't wait til I get my very own bicycle next month. Father's is too big for me. I fell.
Definition
Lily
Term
The Chief Elder is elected every ten years. The Chief Elder during this novel is :
Definition
A woman
Term
Who said it: "My work will be finished when I have helped the community to change and become whole."
Definition
The Giver
Term
Why do the adults in teh community take a daily pill?
Definition
To prevent the stirrings.
Term
Tell 4 advantages and 4 disadvantages of living in Jonas' community.
Definition
This will be an essay on the test, you need to develop you own opinions for an answer.
Term
Tell 4 ways that Jonas' community is the same as yours and 4 ways that it is different.
Definition
This is an essay on the test. you must develop your own answer.
Term
Do you think Jonas' assignment as Receiver is an honor or a punishment?
Definition
This is an essay. you mus be able to Express your opinion and back it up with examples from the text.
Term
Jonas learns about a lot of new things and ideas through all of the Givers memories. LIST 10 things that Jonas learns through memories.
Definition
Essay: Look back through the text and find the answers NOW!!!
Term
Why it is important to have pain and difficulty in your life?
Definition
Essay - be sure to support your opinion.
Term
Why would life be better without pain and difficulty?
Definition
Essay - Be sure to support your opinon.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!