The Giver Questions and Answers Chapters 1-7 – Flashcards
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Why is Jonas frightened by the plane flying overhead? (ch. 1)
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It is against the rules for pilots to fly over the communtiy.
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Why are the children scolded for telling friends during the play that they have been released? (ch. 1)
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It is a grave insult, as being released is a terrible punishment.
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Describe Jonas' family's evening ritual. (ch. 1)
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Each family member describes a feeling and explains why he/she had that feeling.
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List all the reasons that a community member can be released. (ch. 1)
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Newchildren are released for not developing properly; elderly people are released in a celebration of their lives; and repeat offenders are released after the third transgression.
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What is the rule about family units? (ch. 1)
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Each family unit must have two children: one male and one female.
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What words are used in this chapter to describe ordinary things? How is this different from the ways we describe them? (ch. 1)
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Answers may include dwelling (house), tunic (shirt), play area (play groud), newchild (infant), nurturer (teacher/babysitter), nightclothes (pajamas).
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When do newchildren turn one? (ch. 2)
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Every December.
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What rule does Jonas' father break? How does Jonas feel about this? (ch. 2)
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Jonas' father peeked at the Naming list. Jonas was surprised that his father would break a rule.
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How do family units get a second newchild? (ch. 2)
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A newchild is given to the family at the ceremony.
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What happens to the Nines at a Ceremony? (ch. 2)
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Nines receive a bicycle for the first time.
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Who is The Receiver? (ch. 2)
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The Receiver is the most important Elder in the community.
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What do Gabriel and Jonas have in common? (ch. 3)
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They both have pale eyes.
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Describe the life of a Birthmother. (ch. 3)
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Birthmothers receive wonderful food and gentle exercise periods. They play games and amuse themselves for three years. After three years (three births), they become Laborers. They never see their children.
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What happens to Jonas as a result of his decision to take an apple? (ch. 3)
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He is the subject of an announcement which makes him feel remorse. He apologizes to the Director of Recreation the next morning.
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What happens to the apple while Jonas is playing with it? (ch. 3)
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The apple changes in some odd way. The shape and size stay the same, but something about the apple changes.
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Why does Jonas take the apple home? (ch. 3)
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He wants to try to get the apple to change again.
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Why does Jonas have no idea about what his assignment will be? (ch. 4)
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Jonas has spent his volunteer hours at many different places. As a result, he is unsure of where he will be assigned.
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What tasks do Jonas, Asher, and Fiona perform? (ch. 4)
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They run the bath, help the old people into the tub, wash their bodies, and dry them.
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What is the rule about nakedness? (ch. 4)
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No one may glimpse at another person's nakedness. The rule does not apply to newchildren or the Old.
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What happens at the release of the Old? (ch. 4)
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The person's life story is told.
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Describe Jonas' dream. (ch. 5)
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Jonas dreams that he is in a bathing room with Fiona. He has a bare chest. He wants Fiona to take off her clothes and get into the water. Jonas has a strong urge to bathe Fiona.
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What explanation does Jonas' mother give him about the dream? (ch. 5)
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Jonas' dream is the first sign of "Stirrings". Stirrings happen to everyone as they grow up.
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What is the treatment for Stirrings? (ch. 5)
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People take pills every morning.
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Where do released members go? (ch. 6)
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They are sent Elsewhere and never return.
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What is special about Caleb? (ch. 6)
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Caleb is a replacement child.
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Describe the Ceremony of Loss. (ch. 6)
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The entire community murmurs the child's name throughout the day. The repetitions get softer and less frequent until the community is silent and the child's name is never uttered again.
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Describe the Murmur-of-Replacement Ceremony. (ch. 6)
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The name is repeated for the first time since the loss. It is repeated slowly and softly at first, then faster and with more volume.
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How are spouses chosen? (ch. 6)
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A Committee of Elders chooses the spouses for the people who apply for them.
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When do spouses get children? (ch. 6)
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After a match has been monitored for three years, couples may apply for a child.
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Who is Chief Elder? (ch. 7)
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She is the leader of the community. A new Chief Elder is elected every ten years.
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Why would Asher have been a poor Instructor of Threes? (ch. 7)
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The Instructors of Threes are responsible for acquisition of language, and Asher often has problems with precision of language.
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Describe the discipline method for Threes. (ch. 7)
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Small children who misbehave mildly are given a smack on the hands with the discipline wand. For a second offense, children receive three sharp smacks on their bare legs.
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What is Asher's assignment? (ch. 7)
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Assistant Director of Recreation.
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What is Fiona's assignment? (ch. 7)
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Caretaker of the Old.
