The book is the giver

Which of the following is a clue that the novel does not take place in a contemporary city or town?
A. Children know the word animal but live animals do not exist
B. Children are not allowed to ride until the reach a certain age
C. Parents regularly ask their children to share their feelings
D. Parents work while their children go to school to study
2. Which of the following events greatly impacts the plot in chapter 7?
A. Fiona is given the important assignment of caretaker of the old
B. All new children are given names and assigned to family units
C. A replacement child is given to a family whose child was previously released from the community
D. The chief elder purposely skips over Jonas at the ceremony of the twelve
Please help I don't really know the answers

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1. C

2. B

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To find the answer to the first question, we need to identify a clue that suggests the novel does not take place in a contemporary city or town. Let's analyze each option:

A. Children know the word animal but live animals do not exist.
This could be seen as a clue that the novel does not take place in a contemporary city or town, as in our current world, live animals do exist. However, we should consider the possibility that the novel is set in a future or alternative world where animals have become extinct or are not present.

B. Children are not allowed to ride until they reach a certain age.
This clue does not necessarily indicate that the novel does not take place in a contemporary city or town, as cultural practices and rules can vary from place to place.

C. Parents regularly ask their children to share their feelings.
While the practice of parents asking their children to share their feelings might not be universal, it can still occur in contemporary cities or towns. Thus, this clue does not exclude the possibility of the novel taking place in a contemporary setting.

D. Parents work while their children go to school to study.
Similar to the previous option, this clue does not distinctly suggest that the novel does not take place in a contemporary city or town since it is common for parents to work while their children attend school.

Based on the analysis, option A seems to be the strongest clue that the novel does not take place in a contemporary city or town. Although it is not definitive, the absence of live animals suggests an alternate or future world.

Now, let's move on to the second question:

To determine which event greatly impacts the plot in chapter 7, we need to consider the information given for each option:

A. Fiona is given the important assignment of caretaker of the old.
B. All new children are given names and assigned to family units.
C. A replacement child is given to a family whose child was previously released from the community.
D. The chief elder purposely skips over Jonas at the ceremony of the twelve.

We can eliminate option B, as it is a general process that happens regularly. Option A, Fiona being assigned an important task, could be significant, but we do not have enough context to confirm its influence on the plot.

Option D, the chief elder skipping over Jonas at the ceremony, seems to be a crucial event because it brings attention to Jonas and suggests that something out of the ordinary is happening. This event potentially sets up further developments and conflict for the protagonist.

Therefore, option D is most likely the answer as it has the most impact on the plot in chapter 7 of the book "The Giver."