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What job is Jonas assigned at his Ceremony of 12?

• Giver of Rules

• Nurturer of the Old

• Receiver of Memory

• Chief Elder

Answer explanation

Jonas is assigned the role of Receiver of Memory at his Ceremony of 12, a significant position that involves holding the community's memories and wisdom, distinguishing him from other roles like Giver of Rules or Nurturer of the Old.

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TEKS.ELA.8.9A

TEKS.ELA.8.5G

Why is Gabriel at risk of being released?

• He bites the Nurturers at the Center

• He has a deformed left leg

• He isn't growing fast enough and can't sleep through the night

• He smiles too much and they think his brain isn't developing

Answer explanation

Gabriel is at risk of being released because he isn't growing fast enough and can't sleep through the night, which are critical factors in the community's assessment of a child's viability.

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TEKS.ELA.8.6C

Why did Jonas leave the community earlier than he and the Giver had planned?

• He wanted to save Gabe from getting released

• He couldn't bear to see his father any longer

• He wanted to steal a bike before the Naming Ceremony

• The Giver betrayed him and he had to flee

Answer explanation

Jonas left the community earlier than planned because he wanted to save Gabe from being released, showing his deep care for his friend and the lengths he would go to protect him.

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TEKS.ELA.8.7A

TEKS.ELA.8.6C

TEKS.ELA.8.5G

Why did Jonas interrupt his friends' game of Good Guys and Bad Guys?

• They did not let him play

• He wants to play a different game and his role as Receiver gives him special authority over them

• He realizes it's a war game and thinks it's cruel for them to play

• They are not following proper rules of gameplay

Answer explanation

Jonas interrupted his friends' game because he realized it was a war game, which he found cruel. This reflects his growing awareness of the implications of violence and conflict, aligning with his role as a thoughtful Receiver.

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TEKS.ELA.8.7B

Why don't Jonas's parents tell him they love him?

• They secretly hate him

• They weren't paying attention when he asked them

• They think the word "love" is unspecific and has no meaning

• They worry Jonas will feel smothered by their love

Answer explanation

Jonas's parents believe that the term "love" is vague and lacks specific meaning, which is why they refrain from expressing it directly to him.

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TEKS.ELA.8.7B

Feels isolated and alone because if his/her new assignment

• Jonas

• Lily

• Gabriel

• Asher

• Fiona

Answer explanation

Jonas feels isolated and alone due to the weight of his new assignment, which sets him apart from others in the community, highlighting his unique struggles compared to the other characters.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Learned to "see beyond" by hearing music

• Jonas

• Lily

• The Giver

• Fiona

• Jonas' dad

Answer explanation

The Giver teaches Jonas to 'see beyond' by exposing him to music, which helps him experience emotions and colors that are otherwise absent in their controlled society.

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TEKS.ELA.8.6G

Works at the Nurturing Center, and attends the "Release" of the Newchildren

• Jonas

• Lily

• Jonas' dad

• Jonas' mom

• The Giver

Answer explanation

Jonas' dad works at the Nurturing Center and is responsible for the 'Release' of the Newchildren, making him the correct answer. Jonas and Lily are not involved in this role, while Jonas' mom and The Giver have different responsibilities.

Which of the following is the Newchild that Jonas' family takes care of?

• Gabriel

• Asher

• Fiona

• Rosemary

Answer explanation

In the story, Jonas' family takes care of Gabriel, a Newchild who is not developing as expected. Asher, Fiona, and Rosemary are other characters but not the Newchild in Jonas' family.

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TEKS.ELA.8.6C

Which character requested Release because memories were too burdensome for him/her?

• Jonas

• Rosemary

• Asher

• The Giver

• Fiona

Answer explanation

Rosemary requested Release because she found the weight of her memories too overwhelming. Unlike Jonas, Asher, The Giver, and Fiona, who cope with their roles, Rosemary could not bear the burden of her experiences.

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TEKS.ELA.8.7B

TEKS.ELA.8.6C