The Giver
What is in Jonas’s instruction folder?
When he gets his assignment chapter 9
When he gets his assignment chapter 9
Preparing for bed Jonas opened the thin folder he had been given for his assignment. Inside there was a single printed sheet with his instructions for his training.
"JONAS RECEIVER OF MEMORY
1. Go immediately after school to the annex behind the house of old.
2. Go immediately to your dwelling at the conclusion of training each day
3. From this moment you are exempted from rudeness. You may ask any question of any citizen and you will receive answers
4. Do not discuss your training with any other member of the community, including parents and elders.
5. From this moment you are prohibited from dream-telling.
6. Except for illness or injury unrelated to your training, do not apply for any medication.
7. You are not permitted to apply for release.
8. You may lie."