The giver book questions

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Who is the main character in ‘The Giver’?

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Jonas

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What is the role of the Chief Elder in ‘The Giver’?

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The Chief Elder oversees the community and the Ceremony of Twelve, assigning roles to children.

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Why is Jonas apprehensive at the beginning of the story?

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Jonas is worried about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve because he doesn't know what his assignment will be.

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Why is Jonas afraid of the act of lying?

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He thinks that maybe everyone in the community lies.

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Why does the Giver NOT go with Jonas?

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He has to help the community.

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Why is Jonas so apprehensive about what role the Committee of Elders will assign him to?

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He is uncertain because he hasn't really focused his energy on one particular volunteer job.

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What is so unusual about the baby Gabe?

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He has blue eyes

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What is Jonas' opinion of sameness?

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He thinks it is good at first but not so good in the end

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What three qualities did the Chief Elder say Jonas has that is needed to become the Receiver of Memory?

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courage, intelligence, integrity

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Why does Asher apologize to his classmates?

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for being late