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Ch. 21-23 The Giver

Vocabulary and comprehension questions

QuestionAnswer
What was Jonas most saddened by as he left the community? Having to leave his friend, the Giver, behind.
Why did Jonas decide to take Gabriel with him? Because Gabriel was scheduled to be released the next morning.
Why was Jonas so scared and nervous when the planes would fly over them? He knew they were search planes, looking for them and he knew they had heat-sensing technology.
As Jonas and Gabriel got farther away from the community, what did Gabriel mistake for a plane? A bird
What was the most relentless of Jonas’s fears now? Hunger and starvation
Why was it not really a choice for Jonas and Gabriel to not leave the community? If they had not left then Gabriel would have been released
What began to happen as Jonas reached the summit of the hill? He became happy
What did Jonas find at the top of the hill? A sled
What did Jonas see as he forced his eyes open on his way down the hill? He saw red, blue, and yellow lights
What did Jonas hear at the conclusion of the novel? Music
Meticulously(adv.) in a way that shows great attention to detail
transgression(n.) a sin, a wrongdoing
fugitive(n.) a person who flees or tries to escape
taut(adj.) tight
Foliage(n.) leaves, greenery
vigilant(adj.) watchful, observant
subtle(adj.) difficult to detect, not immediately obvious
exquisite(adj.) very beautiful; made in a loving way
meager(adj.) inadequate
Lethargy (n.) lack of energy or enthusiasm
summit (n.) the highest point
contrary (adj.) inclined to disagree
incision (n.) a surgical cut
Created by: Emmalyn Cruse
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