The Giver, Chapter 2 –
1. As you read, list words and phrases used in this community that seem unusual to you, or that are different from the words and phrases we use. Example: Instead of saying, “She turned nine years old,” they say, “She became a Nine.”
2. How do children come into families in Jonas’ community? (Write sentences to explain everything you’ve found out.)
3. How are children named?
4. What do people in the community think will happen when something goes to a committee for study?
5. In this community, what do they call the most important elder? __________________________
6. In Jonas’ community, what does “Assignment” mean?
7. Who decides assignments, and how?
