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When identical twins are born, which one do they keep?
The one who weighs more!
2
Ultimately, why does even Jonas's Father agree to release Gabe?
He does not sleep well.
"It isn't fair that nothing has color!"
At what age do children get bicycles?
9
Who is The Giver's daughter?
Rosemary
Music
What are three rules Jonas breaks prior to leaving the community?
1. Left the dwelling at night
2. Stole food
3. Took his father's bike
"Beginning today, this moment, at least to me, you are the Receiver."
The Giver
What is Gabriel's comfort object?
a hippo
How does The Giver learn about release?
He watches the video of Rosemary's release.
4 weeks
What are TWO ways Jonas and Gabriel avoid getting caught by the search planes on their journey out of the community?
1. Ride at night
2. Lower their body temps through cold memories
"I felt angry because someone broke the play area rules."
Lily
What is the reason why each family unit only has 4 family members?
It would lead to overpopulation and then hunger.
There is a "life cycle" for those that live in this community. After a couple's children grow up and move into their own lives, where does the couple then go to live?
Live with the Childless Adults
Identify THREE events in which Jonas sees the color RED.
1. The apple
2. Fiona's hair
3. People's faces at the Ceremony
Identify two reasons why it would be difficult for Jonas to have a spouse.
1. They will not be able to access the books.
2. Jonas will not be able to share his day to day experiences.
3. Jonas will not be able to discuss memories or the knowledge he has.
"I said I apologize, Jonas."
Asher
What is the EXACT name of Asher's Assignment?
Assistant Director of Recreation
What are three things The Giver and Jonas have in common?
-they are the only ones who hold memories
-they want change in the community
-they know what release is
-they have pale eyes
-the understand real emotions
1. Go immediately at the end of school hours each day to the Annex entrance behind the House of the Old and present yourself to the attendant.
2. Go immediately to your dwelling at the conclusion of Training Hours each day.
3. From this moment you are exempted from rules governing rudeness. You may ask any question of any citizen and you will receive answers.
4. Do not discuss your training with any other member of the community, including parents and Elders.
5. From this moment you are prohibited from dream-telling.
6. Except for illness or injury unrelated to your training, do not apply for any medication.
7. You are not permitted to apply for release.
8. You may lie.
What does Jonas use to catch the 2 silvery fish on his journey with Gabriel?
"Finally, in desperation, he fashioned a makeshift net, looping the strands of Gabriel's blanket around a curved stick."
"The locks are simply to insure The Receiver's privacy because he needs concentration."
The Giver's Attendant/ Assistant
Give me an example of each type of question.
1. Explicit
2. Interpretative
3. Applied
*Answers may vary
1. Explicit- direct questions
2. Interpretative- inferential/argumentative questions
3. Applied- questions about YOU