Exploring Chapter 9 of The Giver

In Chapter 9 of 'The Giver', Jonas feels different after being selected for a unique role in the community. He notices changes in his interactions with friends and family. At home, his parents express pride, but also hint at the gravity of his new position. Jonas receives a set of instructions that include unusual permissions and restrictions, leading him to question the nature of truth and the community's rules. He reflects on the implications of these rules, particularly the allowance to lie, which challenges his understanding of honesty and trust.

How does Jonas feel for the first time in his life after the Chief Elder's announcement?

• Confused and lost

• Angry and frustrated

• Separate and different

• Happy and excited

What does Jonas notice about his friend Asher after the announcement?

• Asher is indifferent

• Asher is angry

• Asher is hesitant and uncertain

• Asher is more talkative

How does Lily react to Jonas after the announcement?

• She is excited and happy

• She is solemn and quiet

• She is angry and upset

• She is indifferent

What do Jonas's parents discuss during the evening meal?

• A recent community event

• Their plans for the weekend

• The importance of Jonas's new role

• Jonas's school performance

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of the previous failed selection mentioned by Jonas's parents?

• It was a minor mistake

• It indicated the highest degree of disgrace

• It was a common occurrence

• It had no impact on the community

What surprises Jonas about the instructions in his folder?

• They are written in a different language

• They are brief and concise

• They are very detailed

• They are missing

Which rule in Jonas's instructions is the most shocking to him?

• Permission to lie

• Prohibition of dream-telling

• Exemption from rudeness

• Requirement to report daily

How does Jonas feel about the rule allowing him to lie?

• Relieved

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Frightened

What does Jonas reflect on regarding the community's emphasis on language?

• The encouragement of lying

• The value of silence

• The need for precise speech

• The importance of creativity

What new thought does Jonas have about other adults in the community?

• They are indifferent to rules

• They never received any instructions

• They might have received the same instruction to lie

• They are all honest