In Hamlet, when Polonius is hidden behind the curtain and hear Gertrudis think perceive she is in danger, so when he starts to scream crying for help, Hamlet think he is Claudius and stabs him after discover the curtain; is at this moment when Polonius shows his foolishness, and in other scene, the king/queen is finally convinced by his arguments, boasting his espionage skills.
These are different because maximum is the most you can get and minimum is the smallest amount you can get.
To Jonas' amazement, The Giver informs Jonas that he can watch the twin's release because all private ceremonies in the community are recorded on video, and being The Receiver, Jonas can ask for anything. Jonas is unaware that the community's every activity is taped.