Question 1

What significant change in Matty's life is highlighted when he compares his current height to the window?

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He is growing taller and maturing physically.

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He wishes he were smaller and less noticeable.

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He is shrinking due to an unknown illness.

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He is the same height, indicating a lack of growth.

Question 2

Why does Matty feel an urgency to finish supper and venture out at the beginning of the book?

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He needs to check on something important in the clearing before dark.

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He is running away.

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He is trying to avoid a conversation with Seer.

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He is meeting a friend for a secret adventure.

Question 3

What event deeply affects the residents of the Village?

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The tragic entanglement of Gatherer by the Forest.

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The opening of a new marketplace.

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A festival announcing the start of spring.

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A surprise celebration for Leader.

Question 4

How does Ramon contribute to the keening for Gatherer?

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By joining in despite having a cough.

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By leading the ceremony with a speech.

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By staying away to respect the family's privacy.

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By organizing a vigil for Gatherer.

Question 5

What does Leader observe from his position that adds to his unease about the Forest?

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Blurred visions that he cannot interpret as good or bad.

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A mysterious figure moving in the shadows.

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Signs of a storm approaching the Village.

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Villagers preparing to leave the Village forever.

Question 6

What does Matty fantasize about having in their home to alleviate boredom?

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A Gaming Machine.

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A set of books.

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A music player.

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A television.

Question 7

What secret is Matty struggling with in Chapter Three?

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He has a unique ability he hasn't shared.

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He stole something from the marketplace.

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He is in love with the blind man's daughter.

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He wants to leave the Village.

Question 8

What core value is emphasized in the Village's community according to Leader?

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Honesty and transparency.

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Ambition and success.

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Strength and independence.

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Wealth and prosperity.

Question 9

What concern does Leader share with Matty regarding the village?

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The dwindling fish supply indicating possible ecological issues.

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The increasing disrepair of village infrastructure.

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The fear of an uprising.

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The potential for natural disasters.

Question 10

What is a text-to-text connection between The Giver and Messenger?

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Both stories involve a protagonist with a special ability.

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Both stories explore the theme of memory and time travel.

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Both stories focus on robots.

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Both stories have a setting in which technology is taking over the world.

Question 11

Why do you think the blind man’s true name is Seer?

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Because he can understand the world without using his sight

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Because he was given that name by the Elders for his wisdom

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Because he has the ability to see into the future

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Because he sees things that others cannot

Question 12

What special ability does Matty have?

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He has the power to heal others

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He can read minds

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He can communicate with animals

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He can manipulate the weather

Question 13

Speculate on how Matty’s future has taken a new secret turn after his encounter with the frog.

Accepted Answer

The encounter marks a transformation in Matty’s abilities and his role in the worl

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The frog teaches Matty how to protect the village from danger

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The frog's appearance signifies that Matty will become a leader in the community

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Matty will now be able to communicate with the animals of the forest

Question 14

What is the setting of Messenger in the early chapters of the book?

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A forest community called Village

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A bustling city in the future

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A small town by the ocean

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A deserted island

Question 15

What is the significance of the “Trade Mart” in the early chapters?

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It is a marketplace that reveals the inner greed and corruption of the people

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It represents a place for people to trade their goods

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It serves as a place where people can obtain rare magical items

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It is a symbol of how the Village thrives by exchanging resources with other communities

Question 16

What character traits do we see in Matty at the beginning of the book?

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Impatient, adolescent, and private

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Wise, patient, and confident

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Generous, humble, and outgoing

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Brave, impulsive, and rude

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