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October, 2024
Key Stage 3, year 8 Chapter 3, The Giver
1. What is a Birthmother? Why does Lily wish to be one?
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2. What does “The Giver” community think of the Birthmother assignment?
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3. How were Jonas’ eyes different? What suggestion did Lily make about them? Which literary/ narrative device is
the author using?
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4. Why was Jonas intrigued by the apple? Why does he take it home?
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5. Put the following words in sentences clarifying their meanings:
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6. What physical features does Jonas and Gabe have in common?
a. Freckles
b. Pale eyes
c. Black hair
d. Stubby nose