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22 Cards in this Set
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empowered
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To invest with power or official authority
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rueful
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Inspiring pity or compassion
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stealthily
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Intended to avoid notice
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frazzled
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to exhaust physically or emotionally
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exquisite
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Of such beauty or delicacy as to arouse delight
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tantalizing
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To excite by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach
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imperciptibly
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Subtle, slight, or gradual
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agonizingly
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To make a great effort; struggle
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trudged
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To walk in a heavy-footed way
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lethargy
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A state of sluggishness
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Describe Jonas's reaction after he views the release of the twin.
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He was angry with him. Jonas called him a liar.
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Why does JOnas and The Giver plan to escape?
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So the community can have feelings and choices again.
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Why won't The Giver make the escape with Jonas?
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he wants to be with Rosemary soon. He knows he must stay behind and help the community.
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Explain the plan that Jonas and the Giver devise.
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Jonas will take his bike down by the river and make it look like he drown.
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What happened to change the plan?
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Jonas found out Gabe was going to be released.
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If caught Jonas would be condemned. List three major rules Jonas broke.
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1. Out of dwelling at night.
2. Took food 3. Stole his father's bike 4. Stole Gabe |
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How does Jonas keep the search planes from locating himself and Gabe?
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He thinks of snow/cold because the planes can sense body heat.
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What causes him to be fearful?
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Gabe's health and not being able to find food. Also-trees and woods- the darkness makes it difficult for him to see so he felt his way around.
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Describe Gabe's condition and what Jonas is doing to try and save him.
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Gabe is very weak.Jonas transmits memories of warmth and food to him.
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The ending of The Giver may be interpreted in two different ways. Perhaps Jonas is remembering his Christmas memory- one of the most beautiful that the giver gave to him-as he and Gabriel are freezing to death, falling into a dreamlike coma in the snow. On the other hand, perhaps Jonas does hear music and with his special vision, is able to see the warm house where people are waiting to greet him. State which you believe to be the correct ending. Eplain why you believe it. Use examples from the text to support your viewpoint.
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Diversity-The Giver pictures a community in which every person, and his or her experience, is exactly the same. The climate is controlled and competition has been eliminated in favor of a community in which everyone works only for the common good. What advantages might "sameness" have for today's communities? In what ways do our differences may us human? Is the loss of diversity worthwhile? Why or why not?
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Euthanasia-Underneath the clamness of Jonas's society lies a very orderly and unknown system of euthanasia, practiced on the very young who do not grow properly, practiced on the elderly, and practiced on those whose errors threaten the community. What are the disadvantages to a community that accepts such a vision of euthanasia? What are the benefits to a community that accepts such a vision of euthanasia? Support your viewpoint.
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