The Ceremonies
In which month do the Ceremonies take place?
December
How many children are assigned to the qualifying family units?
Two - one boy and one girl
What is Jonas's father's Assignment?
Nurturer
Which ritual do the citizens participate in each evening?
The telling of feelings
APTITUDE
What significant event occurs at The Ceremony of Twelves?
The Elevens are assigned their Roles
What happens to a citizen once they commit 3 transgressions?
Which Role is considered the most important?
Elder (Specifically, The Receiver)
How do the citizens honor someone who is lost, like the Four Caleb, who fell in the river?
They chant their name throughout the day, gradually becoming quieter and quieter, until their name (and memory) fade away. A Newchild may be given the lost's name at a future Naming Ceremony.
To punish or reprimand severely
CHASTISE
Which Ceremony presents the children with their bicycles?
Nines
Which group of citizens is not permitted to attend Release Ceremonies?
Children
Which Role is considered "lazy" and has very little honor?
Birthmother
Children complete their volunteer hours from age _____ to _____.
8-12
filled with lively energy and excitement
EXUBERANT
Why doesn't Jonas's father sit with his family during the Ceremony of Ones?
He is sitting with the newchildren, preparing to present them to their new families.
What 2 things must a citizen do if he/she experiences Stirrings?
Report them and take the required pill for treatment
Who was assigned as an Engineer and responsible for designing the bridge that crosses the river to the west of town?
Andrei
The Elders match them together - they are observed for 3 years
inducing feelings of anxiety or worry
DISQUIETING
How many Ceremonies take place on Day 1?
Ones - Eights
Name the 2 groups of people that are allowed to be naked.
Newchildren and The Old
Which 2 Assignments does Jonas hope not to be given?
Nurturer and Laborer
Describe 3 things that happen at a Release Ceremony
- retelling of life story
- speeches
- toast & recite the anthem
- he/she take a bow and waves good bye
- leave through door in Releasing Room
important; leading
PROMINENT