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

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To understand the meaning of the passage, let's break it down:

"But now, with twelve coming so soon, and the volunteer hours ending, it didn't seem to matter."

This indicates that the protagonist, Jonas, is nearing the age of twelve, and the volunteer hours are about to end. The phrase "it didn't seem to matter" suggests that something is changing or ending.

"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."

This phrase helps us understand Jonas's perspective on the situation. The phrase "always seemed a wonderful luxury to Jonas" implies that having the freedom to choose where to spend volunteer hours was highly valued by him. The contrast with "other hours of the day were so carefully regulated" indicates that the rest of Jonas's time is controlled and restricted.

To choose the statement that best explains the meaning of the passage, let's review the options:

A. All members of the community had access to many wonderful luxuries.
This statement is not supported by the passage. It only mentions the luxury of choosing where to spend volunteer hours, not other luxuries.

B. Freedom of choice was a right that all members of the community shared.
This statement aligns well with the passage. Jonas values his freedom to choose where to spend his volunteer hours, indicating that it is a shared right in the community.

C. Everyone living in the community was required to volunteer their time, no matter how old they were.
This statement is not supported by the passage. It only mentions that the volunteer hours are ending, not that everyone is required to volunteer.

D. Once they reached a certain age, people living within the community were not free to do as they pleased.
This statement is not entirely accurate. While it indicates that there are restrictions after a certain age, it doesn't say whether people are entirely stripped of freedom. The passage specifically highlights the freedom to choose during volunteer hours.

Given the analysis above, option B: "Freedom of choice was a right that all members of the community shared" best explains the meaning of the passage.