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THE
GIVER
CHAPTER
6
Vocabulary
| Stowed |
put away |
| Throng |
crowd |
| Indulgently |
with forgiveness |
| Reprieve |
release from consequences |
| On behalf |
in support of |
| Inadequate |
not meeting the expectations |
| Relinquish |
give up or give back |
| Somber |
serious, melancholy |
| Dutifully |
fulfill expectations |
| Cringed |
shrank back in fear |
| Infringed |
trespassed on |
| Distinguishing |
identifying |
| Discarded |
thrown out |
| Unaccustomed |
unusual |
| Boyishness |
energy and humor of a boy |
| Buoyancy |
ability to float |
| Disposition |
mood or attitude |
| Scrupulously |
with great care |
Comprehension
Questions
1 - What
do you think of the concept of a replacement child?
2 - Do you think it would be possible in our world to have a match-making
service with a 100% success rate, like the one in the community? Why or
why not?
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