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Which of the rules or instructions inside of Jonas is assignment folder does he find concerning explain why

Answer 1

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What are Jonas's rules in "The Giver"?

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At the beginning of Chapter 9, Jonas reads the instructions for his given Assignment. When Jonas opens his Assignment folder, he reads the following rules listed for the position of Receiver of Memory.

Jonas must go immediately to the Annex after school, which is located behind the House of the Old.

Jonas must go immediately to his dwelling each day after completing the required Training Hours.

Jonas is exempt from the rules regarding rudeness. He is also given the authority to question any citizens.

Jonas is not allowed to discuss his training with anyone in the community, including his parents and Elders.

Jonas is not allowed to tell any of his dreams.

Jonas is not allowed to take any medication for pain or injuries associated with his training. He is only allowed to take medication for injuries or pain unrelated to his training.

Jonas is not permitted to apply for release.

Jonas is given permission to lie.

Answer 2

Jonas's rules in "The Giver"

Explanation:

Jonas applies for the position of Receiver of Memory. The rules of the position are as follows:

1.    Jonas must go immediately to the Annex after school, which is located behind the House of the Old.
2.    Jonas must go immediately to his dwelling each day after completing the required Training Hours.
3.    Jonas is exempt from the rules regarding rudeness. He is also given the authority to question any citizens.
4.    Jonas is not allowed to discuss his training with anyone in the community, including his parents and Elders.
5.    Jonas is not allowed to tell any of his dreams.
6.    Jonas is not allowed to take any medication for pain or injuries associated with his training. He is only allowed to take medication for injuries or pain unrelated to his training.
7.    Jonas is not permitted to apply for release.
8.    Jonas is given permission to lie.

Jonas finds the following rules most concerning:

1. He cannot take medication to ease the pain related to his training.
2. He is allowed to lie.