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AAAA The Giver
Vocab and Reading Guide 21-23
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Meticulously | In a way that shows great attention to detail |
| Transgression | A sin or wrongdoing |
| Fugitive | A person who flees or tries to escape |
| Taut | Tight |
| Folliage | Leaves or greenery |
| Vigilant | Watchful or observant |
| Suttle | Difficult to detect or not immediately obvious |
| Exquisite | Very beautiful or made in a loving way |
| Meager | Inadequate |
| Lethargy | lack of energy or enthusiasm |
| Summit | The highest point |
| Contrary | Inclined to disagree |
| Incision | A surgical cut |
| What was Jonas most saddened by as he left the community? | He left his closest friend behind, which was The Giver |
| Why did Jonas decide to take Gabriel with him? | Because he was scheduled for release the next day. |
| Why was Jonas so scared when the planes would fly over them? | They knew they were looking for them. |
| As Jonas and Gabriel got further away from the community, what did Gabriel mistake for a plane? | A bird |
| What was the most relentless of Jonas' fears now? | Hunger or starvation |
| Why was it not really a choice for Jonas and Gabriel to NOT leave the community? | Gabriel would have been released (killed). |
| What began to happen as Jonas reached the summit of the hill? | He became happy out of nowhere. |
| What did Jonas find at the top of the hill? | The sled that Jonas saw in the first memory that The Giver had given to him. |
| What did Jonas see as he forced his eyes open on his way down the hill? | He saw lights from Said Elsewhere. |
| What does Jonas hear at the conclusion of the novel? | Jonas hears music. |