The Giver Chs. 7-8 Questions

1. Reread the following passage:

“The discipline wand, in the hand of the Childcare worker, whistled as it came down across Asher’s hands. Asher whimpered, cringed, and corrected himself instantly. ‘Snack,’ he whispered.

But the next morning he had done it again. And again the following week. He couldn’t seem to stop, though for each lapse the discipline wand came again, escalating to a series of painful lashes that left marks on Asher’s legs. Eventually, for a period of time, Asher stopped talking altogether, when he was a Three.”

What does this passage reveal about the way the community views children?

• They view children with nervousness that leads to ignoring them.

• They view children in an unforgiving way that leads to suffering.

• They view children in a kind way that allows for mistakes.

• They view children as too precious to hurt in any way.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

“‘Sometimes,’ she went on, speaking now in a lighter tone, relaxing the tension in the Auditorium, ‘we are not entirely certain about the Assignments, even after the most painstaking observations. Sometimes we worry that the one assigned might not develop, through training, every attribute necessary. Elevens are still children, after all. What we observe as playfulness and patience — the requirements to become Nurturer — could, with maturity, be revealed as simply foolishness and indolence. So we continue to observe during training, and to modify behavior when necessary.

‘But the Receiver-in-training cannot be observed, cannot be modified. That is stated quite clearly in the rules. He is to be alone, apart, while he is prepared by the current Receiver for the job which is the most honored in our community.’” 

What is the best meaning of “modify” as it is used in the passage?

• announce

• reveal

• alter

• encourage

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“‘We failed in our last selection,’ the Chief Elder said solemnly. ‘It was ten years ago, when Jonas was just a toddler. I will not dwell on the experience because it causes us all terrible discomfort.’ 

Jonas didn’t know what she was referring to, but he could sense the discomfort of the audience. They shifted uneasily in their seats.”

How does this affect Jonas’s point of view?

• Jonas assumes the previous Receiver-in-training was poorly trained.

• Jonas believes that he will be successful in the role of The Receiver.

• Jonas believes that the community will be disappointed in him.

• Jonas worries his new role will be extremely difficult.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What piece of evidence best demonstrates how important choosing a Receiver is to the community?

• “‘Jonas has not been assigned,’ she informed the crowd, and his heart sank. ‘Jonas has been selected.’”

• “It must be a unanimous choice of the Committee. They can have no doubts, however fleeting…We have observed [Jonas] meticulously. There were no dreams of uncertainty.”

• “Sometimes we worry that the one assigned might not develop, through training, every attribute necessary.”

• "the training required of you involves pain. Physical pain."

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does Jonas have in common with the current Receiver, besides also being the Receiver? (select 2)

• They are both kind of crazy

• They are both in love

• They both have light eyes

• They both wear fancy clothes

The only time it's OK to brag is when you have accomplished something big for the community.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What qualities do the Elders look for when choosing a receiver? Why these qualities? (~3-5 sentences)

What do you think the "Capacity to See Beyond" means? What do you think this symbolizes? (~2 sentences)