Understanding 'The Giver' Themes and Characters

The speaker reflects on their love for 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, a novel they first read during banned books week. They discuss the book's plot, focusing on Jonas's journey from a world of sameness to discovering the truth about his community. The speaker highlights Jonas's character development and the powerful themes of the novel. They also mention the companion novels 'Gathering Blue' and 'Messenger', which connect to 'The Giver'. The speaker addresses the controversy surrounding the book's inclusion on the banned books list, emphasizing its meaningful message and recommending it to all readers.

What event did the narrator celebrate by reading 'The Giver'?

• Author's Birthday

• World Book Day

• National Reading Month

• Banned Books Week

How did the narrator feel about 'The Giver' compared to other assigned readings?

• They disliked it more

• They had no opinion

• They found it boring

• They enjoyed it more

What impact did 'The Giver' have on the narrator's reading habits?

• It had no impact

• It made them prefer movies

• It sparked their love for reading

• It discouraged them from reading

How long did it take the narrator to read 'The Giver'?

• A month

• A few short hours

• Several days

• A week

What is the main setting of 'The Giver'?

• A medieval village

• A world of sameness and security

• A futuristic city

• A world of chaos

What role is Jonas assigned in 'The Giver'?

• The new Receiver

• The new Leader

• The new Giver

• The new Teacher

What does Jonas discover about his community?

• It is a utopia

• It is a dream

• It has massive flaws

• It is perfect

How does Jonas's character change throughout the novel?

• He remains the same

• He becomes more childish

• He becomes more shallow

• He grows and develops deeper feelings

What are the names of the companion novels to 'The Giver'?

• The Blue and The Message

• The Messenger and The Seeker

• Gathering Blue and Messenger

• The Receiver and The Giver

How are 'Gathering Blue' and 'Messenger' related to 'The Giver'?

• They are unrelated

• They are prequels

• They are companion novels

• They are sequels