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The Giver

Chapter 13-17

QuestionAnswer
vibrance being full of life/ energy
vast large in area or size
sparse scattered, spread out
immense very big, huge
sinuous having many curves or turns
meticulous with attention to detail
chaos complete confusion
expanse an area with large, extended surface
assuage to relieve, to smoothe
ominous threatening, unpleasant smell
anguish pain suffering
carnage slaughter, massacre
stench strong, unpleasant smell
ecstatic overjoyed
optimistic hopeful
permeated spread through
realm kingdom, domain
ambush a surprise attach
wearily with extreme tiredness
glum gloomy
why does Jonas decide that it was safer that people were unable to have choices? He feels if people were able to make their own decisioons, he thinks they will make the wrong choice and it would not be safe.
why will it be difficult for Jonas to have a spouse and a family unit one day? He could never talk to his spouse about his job or share the books .
what did jonas wonder about when he stood at the foot of the bridge? He wonders if there are hills there and if there is stuff beyond.
according to the giver, why does the receiver have to hold the memories? It gives them wisdom and makes them able to advise the committee.
why did the Giver advise the committee of elders against allowing and additional child? He has the memory of hunger and he is afraid of hunger.
what did jonas do that he decided not to tell the giver? He gave Gabe a memory.
describe the memory that was giving the giver so much pain when Jonas entered the annex room. The memory of warfare
why do you think it's important to pass along painful memories like warfare? we learn from history, we try to prevent what happens.
what happened when Jonas asked his father if he loved him? He was told the word was meaningless and obsolete, and that precise language was important.
what was the givers favorite memory a Christmas memory where there were grandparents and love
what was Jonas first lie to his parents that he understood why using the word love was inappropriate
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