Vocabulary 1
a strong and fast-moving stream
torrent
feeling or showing tiredness
weary
She hopes he will talk about his training. He cannot speak of it because it is against one of his rules.
What does Jonas accidently do with Gabe?
Transmit a memory to him.
What is the Giver's favorite memory?
Christmas (family/love)
to lie exposed to warmth and light
basking
having many curves or turns
sinuous
Which is the first memory transmitted to Jonas?
What is Jonas perceiving when he "sees beyond'?
He can see the color red.
How is Gabe coming along?
He seems to be thriving, but is having trouble sleeping through the night.
in a way that expresses dry, mocking, humor
wryly
giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; threatening
ominous
What is unusual about the Receiver’s door?
There is a lock on it. No other doors have locks in the community.
Why is the Giver’s job so important?
because if he didn’t hold the memories, they would be very painful for the community
What two horrific memories does the Giver transmit to Jonas?
The poaching of the elephant, and war.
lasting for a very short time
fleeting
to take in information and understand fully
assimilated
Why did the community get rid of things like snow and hills?
These thing made growing seasons and transportation difficult, so they got rid of it.
The Giver said that there is honor in his title, but little power. What did he mean by these words?
People respect him, but he can’t really make big changes in the community.
What does Jonas stop doing, even though he doesn't have permission?
He stops taking the pills.
advice with a hint of scolding, a warning not to do something
admonition
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
assuage
How does the Giver feel about transmitting the memories to Jonas?
He is tired from having to carry the memories, and is anxious to get started.
When was the last time the Elders sought advice from the Giver?
When the jet plane flew over the community, they wondered if they should shoot it down.
What does Jonas tell the Giver he wishes he could be to him?
A grandparent