The Giver: Flashcard (Chapters 1-6)

Front

What factors are considered when matching spouses in the Community?

Back

The elders take into account intelligence, disposition, and physical characteristics.

Front

What does Larissa say happens to the Old when they are released?

Back

Nobody knows except the Committee of Elders.

Front

Why is Jonas unsure about his assignment?

Back

He hasn't focused his volunteer efforts in any one area.

Front

True or False: If a young child dies, he is replaced by another child with the same name.

Back

True

Front

In which narrative perspective is 'The Giver' written?

Back

3rd person.

Front

What is the role of the Committee of Elders in the Community?

Back

They make important decisions, including matching spouses and determining the fate of the Old.

Front

What does the term 'release' mean in the context of 'The Giver'?

Back

It refers to the process by which individuals are removed from the Community, often leading to death.

Front

What is Jonas's main conflict in the early chapters of 'The Giver'?

Back

His struggle to understand his place in the Community and the meaning of his upcoming assignment.

Front

What is the significance of the name 'Jonas' in the story?

Back

Jonas represents the idea of change and the journey towards knowledge and individuality.

Front

What does the Community value above all else?

Back

Sameness, which eliminates differences and choices.