The Ceremonies
Rules
Roles
Rituals
Vocabulary
100
In which month do the Ceremonies take place?

December

100

How many children are assigned to the qualifying family units?

Two - one boy and one girl

100
What is Jonas's Father's assignment?

Nurturer

100

What ritual do the citizens participate in each evening?

The telling / sharing of feelings

100

A natural ability to do something

APTITUDE

200

What significant event occurs at The Ceremony of Twelves?

The Elevens are assigned their Roles. 

200

What happens to a citizen once they commit 3 transgressions? 

They are Released. 

200

Which Role is considered the most important?

Elder (specifically, The Receiver)

200

How do 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. 

200

To punish or reprimand severely

CHASTISE

300

Which Ceremony presents the children with their bicycles?

Nines

300

Which 2 rules did Jonas break as he left the Recreation Area? 

1.) He took an apple

2.) He didn't eat it right away (snacks are to be eaten, not hoarded)

300

Which Role is considered "lazy" and has very little honor?

Birthmother

300

Children complete their volunteer hours from age _____ to _____. 

8-12
300

Filled with lively energy and excitement

EXUBERANT

400

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. 

400

What 2 things must a citizen do if he/she experiences Stirrings?

Report them and take the required pill for treatment. 

400

Who decides which Assignment (Role) a Twelve should receive, and how for how many years are the children observed? 

The Committee of Elders; 4 years (Ages 8-12)

400

How are spouses paired together, and for how long are they observed before they can qualify to apply to receive a child? 

The Elders match them together & they are observed for 3 years. 

400

Inducing feelings of anxiety or worry

DISQUIETING

500

How many Ceremonies take place on Day 1? 

Ones - Eights

500

Name the 2 groups of people that are allowed to be naked. 

Newchildren and The Old

500

Name 2 of the 3 assignments that Jonas does not want to be given. 

Nurturer, Laborer, Pilot

500

Describe 3 things that happen at a Release Ceremony. 

 - retelling of life story

 - speeches

 - toast & recite the anthem

 - he/she waves good bye and takes a bow

 - they leave through the door in the Releasing Room

- they are sent to Elsewhere, never to be seen again

500

Important; Leading

PROMINENT

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