The Giver on chapter 8 why is jonas assignment "a selction"? on chpter 8 for The Giver by lois lorwy Asked by flytola@yahoo.co 12 years ago 12/4/2013 12:29 PM Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 12/5/2013 12:04 AM
Jonas is Selected as opposed to being Assigned, because he's been chosen to be a Receiver to the Giver. One day, he will be the Giver. This is, of course, the name of the book: The Giver.