Describe the house of old

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Part 1: Reading Comprehension Questions for Lois Lowry's novel The Giver

1. Compare "volunteer hours" to CAS.

2. Why does the "freedom to choose" where to volunteer seem like a luxury to Jonas? What does this demonstrate about the community?

3. Is the freedom to choose a luxury?

4. Do you think there is a rule against bragging? Do you think this is an effective rule? S. Where was Asher's bike? What does this suggest about Asher?

6. What happens if you do not complete your volunteer hours?

7. Why is completing your volunteer hours a necessity in this community?

8. Describe the House of Old.

9. Why did Jonas choose to do his volunteer hours in a variety of places? What does this demonstrate about him?

10. Why did the nakedness rule not apply to new children and the elderly?

11. Who was Edna? Why is having an interesting life important in this community?

12. What do you think happens to the old when they are released?

13. Why do you think that children are not allowed in the Releasing Room?

14. What makes an honorable life?

15. Why was Roberto revered and Edna considered a disgrace? What does this demonstrate about the community?

Part 2: Reading Comprehension Questions for Lois Lowry's novel The Giver

1. Describe Jonas' dream.

2. What do Lily and Jonas' mother's dreams have in common? What does this demonstrate about them?

3. Why do you think families have to share their dreams?

4. What does the tub symbolize?

5. How should have the parents responded after Jonas shared his dream?

6. What are "stirrings"?

7. What is the treatment for "stirrings"? Why must it be treated? What does this demonstrate about society?

8. Why is "being different" uncomfortable?

9. What will happen of Jonas stops taking the pills? What may this foreshadow?

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