Who said: "I have great honor. So will you. But you will find that that is not the same as power."
The Giver
transgressions
violations of laws or rules
benign
harmless
contorted
twisted; disfigured
Jonas asked the Giver why the Community did not have colors, etc. What was his reply?
He said that they disappeared when the communities got Climate control; when things went to Sameness.
Jonas wanted to be able to make decisions. What did The Giver say?
He said people might make the wrong choices.
True or False: The Ceremony of Twelve marked the end of elementary school and entry into high school.
False
Who said: "Oh, look! Isn't he cute? Look how tiny he is! And he has funny eyes like yours."
Lily
The Chief Elder said the person in the job Jonas would have needed four qualities. What are they?
Intelligence, Courage, Wisdom, Integrity
invigorating
refreshing; stimulating
True or False: The Chief Elder called Jonas's number then told him to wait for last to get his Assignment.
False
Who said: "No, no. It's just the pills. You're ready for the pills, that's all"
Mother
Acquisition
Purchase
Who said: "I wish they wouldn't do that"
The Giver
Who said: "NEEDLESS TO SAY, HE WILL BE RELEASED"
the loudspeaker
emphatically
expressed forcefully
What evening ritual did the family perform after dinner?
They shared their feelings.
vigilant
alert; watchful
What did Jonas hear on the way down the hill at the end of the story?
He heard music and people singing.
meticulously
extremely concerned with details
True or False. In his new Assignment, Jonas would learn to predict the future.
False
Who said: "I don't know. I don't think anybody does, except the committee. He just bowed to all of us and then walked, like they all do, through the special door in the Releasing Room. ..."
Larissa
wretched
miserable
What did Jonas realize as he watched the tape of the Release of the newchild?
The newchild was dead, and his father killed it.
Who said: "Jonas has been selected"
Chief Elder
Who said: "I call him Gabe, actually"
Father
Who said: "I left home at the correct time, but when I was riding along near the hatchery the crew was separating some salmon. I guess I just got distraught, watching them."
Asher
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