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21 Cards in this Set
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To cause to feel happily
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Exhilarating
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Cautiously advice or warning
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Admonition
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Twisting, as in pain or embarassment
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Writhing
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To move rapidly along a surface
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Skittered
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Menacing, threatening, refreshed and energetic
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Ominous
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No longer in use
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Obsolete
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To suffer great mental or physical pain
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Anguish
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To spread or flow throughout
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Permeated
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The act of making very angry or impatient
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Exasperation
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Emitting self-generating light
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Luminous
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What is the first difference the Twelves experience the first day "on the job?"
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They experience new nameplates on their bikes.
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What is the first memory the Receiver transmits to Jonas? Describe how Jonas felt.
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The first memory was snow and Jonas felt excited and happy.
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What animal did Jonas try to tell Lily that once existed?
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Jonas tried to tell Lily that elephants once existed.
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Describe the memory the Giver had when the committe sought his advice on increasing the population?
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The memory the Giver had when the committe sought his advice on increasing the population was starving people.
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How often do unschedule holidays occur?
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Unscheduled holidays occur hardly ever.
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What was the Giver's favorite memory?
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The Giver's favorite memory was Christmas with grandparents and love all around him.
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What does Jonas's mother think would be a good job assignment for Lily when she is Twelve?
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Mother thinks Lily would be a good Storyteller.
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Describe the wonderful memory the Giver gave Jonas?
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The Giver gave Jonas the memory of Christmas with grandparents.
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What was the failed receiver's name?
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The failed receiver's name was Rosemary.
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How do they decide which twin is to be released?
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They decide by the birthweight. The smaller twin is released.
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In 3 to 5 sentences, explain how you would improve any one part of Jonas's training to become The Receiver.
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Answers will vary.
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