The giver
Choose the statement that best explains the meaning of the following passage:
But now, with twelve coming so soon, and the volunteer hours ending, it didn't seem to meter. The freedom to choose where to spend those hours always seemed a wonderful luxury to Jonas; other hours of the day were so carefully regulated
A. All members of the community had access to many wonderful luxuries
B. Freedom of choic was a right that all members of the community shared
C. Everyone living in the community was required to volunteer their time, no matter how old they were
D. Once the reached a certain age, people living within the community were not free to do as they pleased
It it d
Since A, B, and C don't seem to match the very short passage (2 sentences!), D must be it.
The best statement that explains the meaning of the passage is option B. Freedom of choice was a right that all members of the community shared.
To arrive at this answer, let's break down the passage and analyze the key details:
"But now, with twelve coming so soon, and the volunteer hours ending, it didn't seem to matter."
- The mention of "twelve coming so soon" refers to the protagonist, Jonas, turning twelve years old, which is a significant milestone in the community.
- "Volunteer hours ending" suggests that individuals in the community are required to spend a certain amount of time volunteering for the collective good.
"The freedom to choose where to spend those hours always seemed a wonderful luxury to Jonas."
- Jonas views the ability to determine where to invest his volunteer hours as a positive and desirable freedom.
"Other hours of the day were so carefully regulated."
- The implication here is that while there is some freedom in choosing where to volunteer, the rest of Jonas's daily activities are strictly controlled and regulated.
Based on these details, we can conclude that option B, "Freedom of choice was a right that all members of the community shared," is the statement that best explains the meaning of the passage.