The Giver

Chapter 9, Page 67

After receivinghis assignment, Jonas asks his parents about the person who receive his assignment in the "last selection"ten years earlier.What is his parent'reaction to his question?How do you think they feel about his new responsibility?

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Jonas' parents hesitated before answering, but from the text, we can infer that they are proud of him. We can also infer that they know more than they're telling him, and although his selection is a great honor..... they are a bit uncomfortable.

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