The Giver, Ch. 12-16
Name
Pd.
Ch. 12
I. VOCABULARY
A. Definition. Fretful. adj.Sentence:
B. Definition. Admonish. verbSentence:
C. Definition. Relinquish. verbSentence:
II. QUESTIONS
1. What is Jonas’s first lie?
2. What did the community give up with Sameness?
3. How does Jonas feel about this? Explain
Ch. 13 (no vocabulary)
1. What does Jonas think is unfair?
2. How might this be a good thing?
3. Why is it hard for a Receiver to have a spouse?
4. Why does the community need a Receiver?
5. **Revisit p. 99-100. In your own words & in complete sentences describe the memory.
Ch. 14
I. VOCABULARY
A. Definition. Anguish . n.Sentence:
II. QUESTIONS
1. p. 110. What does Jonas realize and how does it make him feel?
2. What is the power that frightens Jonas?
Ch. 15 (no vocabulary)
1. **In your own words & in complete sentences describe the memory in this chapter.
2. Why does Jonas feel he would welcome death?
Ch. 16
I. VOCABULARY
A. Definition. Obsolete. adj.Sentence:
II. QUESTIONS
1. What is the Giver’s favorite memory?
2. Why aren’t there grandparents in this community?
3. What do Jonas’s parents say when he asks them if they love him? Why?
4. Write any burning questions you have at this time. (optional)