What is the name of the ceremony where children receive their assignments and advance in age?
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 a dream about this red-haired character who is assigned to the House of the Old.
Fiona.
This is either a form of extreme punishment or sometimes a celebration of life.
Release.
At the Ceremony of Nines, the children are given their first __________ to represent their increased independence.
Bicycle
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! (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)Adults have to take ________ to prevent them from having the ________.
1) Medicine/pills
2) Stirrings
How do members of the community earn a spouse or child?
The have to submit an application to the Committee of Elders.
What does the Chief Elder say to each new 12 after they have received their assignment?
"Thank you for your childhood"
Who is responsible for holding all of the important memories of the past that can be used to advise the Committee of Elders in times of need?
Receiver of Memory
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.
What is unique about the release of Elders in terms of who can/can't view it and how people feel about it? (Two possible answers)
1. Children are not allowed to attend.
2. It is the only time release is celebrated.
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.
Jonas' community values sameness above all else to ensure everything is perfect. Give THREE examples of sameness.
Answers vary, possible answers:
1. Predictable Weather
2. Lack of Color
3. Assigned Clothing
4. No freedom of choice
5. No feelings toward others
(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