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Ch. 21-23 The Giver
Vocabulary and comprehension questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was Jonas most saddened by as he left the community? | |
| Why did Jonas decide to take Gabriel with him? | |
| Why was Jonas so scared and nervous when the planes would fly over them? | |
| As Jonas and Gabriel got farther away from the community, what did Gabriel mistake for a plane? | |
| What was the most relentless of Jonas’s fears now? | |
| Why was it not really a choice for Jonas and Gabriel to not leave the community? | |
| What began to happen as Jonas reached the summit of the hill? | |
| What did Jonas find at the top of the hill? | |
| What did Jonas see as he forced his eyes open on his way down the hill? | |
| What did Jonas hear at the conclusion of the novel? | |
| 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 |