The Giver and Utilitarianism

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What philosophical ideas does Lois Lowry explore in The Giver?

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Utilitarianism and Liberty

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What is the main principle of Utilitarianism?

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Creating the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people

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Who is John Stuart Mill?

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A 19th-century philosopher who developed Utilitarianism

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What book did John Stuart Mill write about individual freedom?

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On Liberty

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How does the community in The Giver ensure happiness and safety?

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By using rules and controls

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What is the primary setting of Lois Lowry's The Giver? Options: A dystopian society, A utopian society, A futuristic city, A medieval village

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A dystopian society

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What is the main theme explored in John Stuart Mill's On Liberty?

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Individual freedom

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What role does the Receiver of Memory play in The Giver? Options: To enforce the community's rules, To hold all past memories of the world, To lead the community, To teach children

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To hold all past memories of the world

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How does Jonas feel about becoming the new Receiver of Memory?

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Confused and apprehensive

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What is the significance of the color red in The Giver?

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It is the first color Jonas sees, symbolizing awakening