The Giver

Who would you rather have for a friend, Jonas or Asher? Why?

Do you think The Giver would be a good grandfather? Why or why not?

In what ways did Jonas’s world seem perfect?

What were some of the things missing from Jonas’s world?

What are the good and bad things about Jonas’s family?

How can Jonas’s father be so fond of children and still perform releases?

What are some of the reasons that Jonas felt he had to run away?

What does Gabe represent at the end of this book?

What do you think is the most important theme in The Giver?

Does The Giver take place anywhere that’s familiar to you?

When does The Giver take place?

What first told you that The Giver takes place in a very different culture and time?

How much would you be willing to give up to live in a safe and secure world? Would you give up as much as the people in Jonas’s community?

How do you imagine The Giver ends? Would you like to see the ending more spelled out? Why or why not?