The Giver
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
the vocabulary term for displaying differences between what was expected and what actually is
ironic
Jonas begins to see colors everywhere. He tells The Giver that it isn't fair that nothing has color in the community, that he wants to decide things.
The Giver says, "It's the ___________ that important, isn't it?"
What is important?
The choosing
telling
How does the Giver feel about giving Jonas painful memories?
He doesn't like it. He says he's sorry.
The Giver's favorite memory includes all of the following except: love, sailboats, grandparents, and wrapped packages.
sailboats
the vocabulary term that means mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger
apprehensive
Why doesn't the community allow choice?
It's dangerous
To whom is Jonas able to transmit a calming memory?
Gabriel
What happens to the young soldier in the war memory?
He dies.
That he understood why it was inappropriate to use the word "love."
the vocabulary word for a violation of a law or rule
infraction
The Giver's life is different from others in the community because he doesn't have to follow the __________, he lives by himself, and he has a library.
rules
What secret does Jonas keep from the Giver?
transmitting memories to Gabe
bravery
Which morning ritual does Jonas give up at the end of chapter 16?
taking the pill
the vocabulary word for being greatly annoyed; out of patience
exasperated
When the previous Receiver-in-Training failed, ________ were released into the community.
memories
After the memory of the sleigh ride on the steep hill when Jonas experienced a broken leg and a scraped face, he asked for what?
pain reliever
pain
What does the Christmas memory teach Jonas about old people?
They used to live with their families.
the vocabulary word that means to send something
transmit
Why would it be difficult for Jonas to have a spouse?
He would not be able to truthfully share about his life and his job with the spouse.
How does the community deal with the birth of identical twins and why is that ironic?
The release the smallest twin; it is ironic because they want everyone to be the same.
Jonas has a memory of a war. What three details reveal that this was war?
Horses, cannons, and soldier uniforms
Why does Jonas lie to his parents about not understanding about the word love?
He realizes they don't understand what love is and he can't explain it to them.