Ceremonies
What is the name of the ceremony where children receive their assignments?
The Ceremony of Twelves
What is the name of the child who wanted "snacks" instead of "smacks"?
Asher.
The name of the world outside of the community is____?
Elsewhere
What does the apple, sled, and Fiona's hair have in common?
They are all red.
In which month do all of the ceremonies take place?
December
Jonas has dream about this red-haired character.
Fiona.
This is either a form of extreme punishment or sometimes a celebration of life.
Release.
The author of the novel is___________?
Lois Lowry
(All or nothing) Name three other important ceremonies that take place.
1) Hair ribbons
2) Hair cuts
3) Open button jacket
4) Bicycles
5) Ceremony of Loss (Murmur of replacement)
6) Matching of Spouses
7) Receiving new children
The name of the baby that Father is taking extra care of.
(All or nothing) List THREE examples of Sameness in Jonas' community.
Answers will vary.
How often is the Chief Elder elected?
Every 10 years.
What does the Chief Elder say to each new 12 after they have received their assignment?
"Thank you for your childhood"
When Lily says she wants to be a birthmother, Mother immediately scolds her. What does this reveal about the different types of jobs within the community?
Even though jobs are assigned, some jobs are more respected than others.
(All or nothing)Adults have to take ________ to prevent them from having the ________.
1) Medicine/pills
2) Stirrings
(All or nothing) List THREE ways The Giver's annex is different from other buildings in the community.
1) Locked door
2) He has books (fiction & non-fiction)
3) He can turn his speaker off
What is unique about the release of Elders/Celebration of Life ceremony in terms of who can/can't view it?
Children are not allowed to attend.
What is the name of the child who drowns in a lake? His family unit ends up receiving a newchild of the same name.
Caleb
What are two of the family-unit daily rituals that they MUST participate in?
1) Telling of feelings
2) Telling of dreams
What does the family need to do in order to keep baby Gabe for an extra year?
They all have to sign a form saying that they will not get attached to the baby.