Understanding Deception/The Giver

By what age do children typically start learning to deceive and manipulate their parents?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 2-3 years

• 5-6 years

Why might children learn to lie or deceive their parents?

• to get more toys

• to test boundaries and gain control

• to annoy their siblings

• to make their parents angry

In the community from The Giver, Jonas begins to suspect that adults _.

• always tell the truth

• never understand children

• may lie or hide the truth

• are perfect role models

What new ability does Jonas realize he might need now that he is the Receiver of Memory?

• to run fast

• to lie or keep secrets

• to cook meals

• to teach other children

How does Jonas feel about the possibility that adults in his community might lie?

• He is confused and unsure.

• He immediately trusts them.

• He ignores his suspicions.

• He is angry and rebellious.

Jonas is starting to realize that adults in his community might not always tell the whole truth. Why do you think Jonas might need to learn how to lie or keep secrets now? How does this change how he thinks about the adults around him?