The Giver Lessons 2-4

What is Jonas’s memory of Lily joining his family unit?

• Jonas recalls feeling indifferent, as it was a common occurrence in the community.

• Jonas remembers feeling excited and wondered how Lily would fit in the family unit.

• Jonas remembers feeling jealous because he wanted to be the only child.

• Jonas recalls feeling confused about why his parents wanted another child.

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What emotion does Jonas experience as he thinks about the Ceremony of Twelve?

• Jonas is excited and eager to discover his assigned role.

• Jonas is indifferent and trusts the Elders’ decisions completely

• Anxiety about his unknown Assignment.

• Jonas is curious about the ceremony but not concerned about his assignment.

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What does the quote "After Twelve, age isn’t important" from The Giver Chapter 2 suggest about the society’s values?

• The society views aging as irrelevant because people’s roles and contributions are assigned during the Ceremony of Twelve.

• The society values individuality and personal growth at every stage of life.

• The society sees age as a way to differentiate individuals only until they are assigned their roles, after which personal identity is less significant.

• The society values equality and believes that everyone should be treated differently regardless of age.

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What does the Ceremony of Release for the Old signify for the community in Chapter 4?

• It is a somber event that marks the end of life.

• It is a mysterious event that no one talks about.

• It is a joyful celebration that honors a person’s contribution to the community.

• It is a routine event with little significance.

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How does Jonas feel about his community and how it operates in Chapter 2?

• He feels resentful and completely rejects the community’s way of life.

• Jonas is completely content and sees no flaws in how his community operates.

• He feels proud and believes it is the best way to maintain peace and harmony.

• Jonas has a growing sense of unease and begins to question the strict rules and lack of freedom in his community.

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How does Jonas’s curiosity about the Ceremony of Release reflect his developing awareness

in Chapter 4?

• He begins to question the true nature of the Ceremony of Release.

• He becomes disinterested in community traditions.

• He accepts the Ceremony as just another part of life.

• He becomes fearful of what might happen to him when he enters the House of the Old.

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What does Jonas' conversation with his parents reveal about how decisions are made in their community?

• Decisions are made by a select group of Elders who carefully consider what is best for the community.

• Decisions are made collectively, with everyone having an equal say.

• Decisions are made quickly and based on the preferences of each individual.

• Decisions are based on random selection, with no specific criteria.

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What is the significance of Jonas's observation of Gabriel's eyes in Chapter 3?

• It shows that Gabriel is different and will be punished.

• It foreshadows a connection between Jonas and Gabriel.

• It means that Jonas and Gabriel will have the same assignment.

• It suggests that Gabriel will be sent away from the community.

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Why is the concept of "sameness" important in Jonas's community, as discussed in Chapter 2?

• It is important because it encourages diversity and individual expression.

• It is important because

  it allows people to choose their own paths.

• It is important because it eliminates differences and potential conflicts, allowing the community to maintain order and control.

• It is important because

  it creates confusion and chaos.

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What does Jonas’s decision to take the apple home reveal about his character?

• He is much like his father, and he continues to be careless and often forgets about the rules.

• He is rebellious and wants to challenge the community’s rules every chance that he gets,

• He is like his mother who likes to follow the rules but sometimes likes to take apples from the recreation area.

• He is obedient and always follows the rules but curious and willing to take risks to understand something unusual.

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