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8th Grade Reading
The Giver Comprehension Chapters 7-8
Question | Answer |
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Why had Asher been punished for confusing the words "snack" and "smack"? | |
What sets the Ceremony of Twelve apart from all other age ceremonies? | They receive their assignment/job and are considered an adult. They no longer are concerned with age. It is the only time differences among groupmates are acknowledged. |
Who is the leader of the community that gives the initial speech at the Ceremony of Twelve? | the Chief Elder |
Who was assigned Birthmother? | Inger |
Which assignment did Asher get? | Director of Recreation |
What happened to Jonas at the Ceremony of Twelve that was upsetting? | He was skipped |
After the upsetting incident, what did the others in his group do? | avert their eyes |
After the upsetting incident, what did Jonas do? | He sank in his chair, hunched his shoulders and tried to look small. |
What is unusual about the appearance of the bearded Elder? | pale blue eyes & a beard |
What is significant about the appearance/characteristic of the bearded Elder? | same eyes as Jonas & none else has a beard |
What are 4 qualifications Jonas has for being the next Receiver of Memory. | intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom |