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The Giver Ch. 6-9

Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions

QuestionAnswer
What was the first sign of independence for children? When they became an eight, they received a jacket with pockets.
What was a sign of moving out into the community and away from the protective family unit When they got their bikes
Why was Gabriel not at the ceremony He wasn’t at the ceremony because he was going to be nurtured for one more year
Why was Jonas not worried about fitting in with his assignment The assignments were thought out by the committee
release from planned punishment reprieve
das, dismal or full of gloom somber
happy enjoyment, especially in company merriment
to surrender, release or let go of; give up Relinquish
a person’s usual mood or attitude disposition
not enough; not good enough inadequate
the act of breaking a law violation
Acquisition(n.) an object or obtained
serene(adj.) calm, peaceful
amidst(adj.) In the middle of
prestige(n.) widespread respect or admiration
impose(v.) to force to be accepted
Profound(adj.) showing great knowledge or insight
avert(v.) turn away prevent
Piecemeal Adding or doing one piece at a time; gradually
anguish terrible pain or suffering of the mind or body
jaunty Lively and confident; carefree
crescendo an increase in loudness
unanimous in complete agreement
Attribute a characteristic or quality
Utmost of the highest degree, amount, or intensity
Conceivably capable of being intellectually conceived; thinkable
Integral being an essential part of the whole
logistics the planning and implementing of details
necessary to life vital
stated in a clear way and with details precise
Created by: Emmalyn Cruse
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