Question

nameclasscurriculumthe giver — chapters 4-5 (pages 33-50)by lois lowrywords to knowreview the following terms that appear in these chapters:luxury (noun, p. 33): something that provides comfort or easemischievous (adjective, p. 40): showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful wayperspiring (verb, p. 45): to sweatregulate (verb, p. 33): to control through rulesunit vocabularyyou will see the following words in these chapters:disquiet dis-kwahy-it - page 44during-reading questionsdirections: start and stop at the page(s) indicated. answer the questions and be prepared to share with your class.| page number | during reading questions | student response || ---- | ---- | ---- || start page 33:<br>start of chapter | 1. jonas considers \the freedom to choose where to spend volunteer hours\ to be \a wonderful luxury\ (33). why does jonas feel this way? rl.3 | || to page 37:<br>\but he suspected that with the date so near, probably all of his friends were, too.\ | 2. make a prediction about jonass assignment based on what you know about him so far. rl.3 | || start page 37:<br>\he passed a caretaker walking slowly...\ | 3. how are newchildren and the elderly treated similarly in this community? rl.3 | || to page 42:<br>
ight! she hooted, and jonas helped her from the tub.\ | 4. how is the release of one of the old different from previous descriptions of release? rl.3 | |

Explanation:

1. Jonas lives in a highly controlled community where nearly all aspects of life (including daily activities) are assigned, not chosen. Choosing volunteer hours is rare, so he sees it as a special comfort.
2. Jonas is thoughtful, observant, and has shown unique perception (like seeing the apple change). He will likely receive a rare, prestigious Assignment, possibly the Receiver of Memory.
3. Both newchildren and the elderly are cared for in specialized facilities (Nurturing Center, House of the Old), are not part of regular family units, and are treated with a structured, gentle form of care that separates them from the main community.
4. Previous releases are described as quiet, formal, and sad events. The release of the Old shown here is a joyful, celebratory occasion with the community gathering to honor the person's life.

Answer:

1. Jonas feels this way because his community strictly controls most aspects of daily life, so the ability to choose his volunteer hours is an unusual, rare comfort that stands out against the assigned routine.
2. Prediction: Jonas will be selected as the Receiver of Memory, a unique, highly respected role, because he has demonstrated exceptional perception and maturity that set him apart from his peers.
3. Newchildren and the elderly are both housed in dedicated community facilities (Nurturing Center for newchildren, House of the Old for elders) instead of living with family units, and both groups receive structured, supervised care tailored to their dependent status.
4. This release is a festive, communal celebration honoring the Old person's life, while prior descriptions of release were somber, private, or formal events focused on removal from the community.