The Giver: Chapter 1

Front

What is the protagonist's name in The Giver?

Back

Jonas

Front

What does the word 'apprehensive' mean?

Back

Anxious about the future

Front

Why was Jonas thinking of the jet plane from the past?

Back

He was comparing how frightened he felt then and how his current emotions are different.

Front

What does it mean to be 'released' in the context of The Giver?

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It is usually a terrible and shameful punishment.

Front

Why may the male newchild that Father discusses at dinner be released?

Back

He is not meeting the community's standards of growth and ability to thrive more independently.

Front

What is the significance of emotions in The Giver?

Back

Emotions are central to human experience and understanding, contrasting with the community's controlled environment.

Front

What role does memory play in The Giver?

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Memory is crucial for understanding the past and making informed decisions about the future.

Front

How does the community in The Giver control people's lives?

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Through strict rules, suppression of emotions, and the practice of 'release'.

Front

What is the importance of the Ceremony of Twelve?

Back

It is a significant event where children are assigned their roles in the community.

Front

What does Jonas's ability to see beyond signify?

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It represents the capacity to perceive deeper truths and emotions that others cannot.