The Society
How do community members decide what their job will be?
They are assigned jobs by the Council of Elders during the Ceremony of the Twelves
What happened to the pilot that accidentally flew over the community unsafely
He was released
What is the role of Jonas' father's in the community?
He is a Nurturer
What was the name of newchild that Jonas' father brought home to stay with the family unit
The newchild is named Gabe/Gabriel
What do Jonas, Gabriel, and the Receiver of Memory all have in common
What ritual must each member of the family unit do each morning
Kids are given their bicycles at age......
Age 9
What is Jonas' mother's role in the community?
She works at the Department of Justice
What character has the most important position and takes up the highest honor in this community
The Receiver of Memory (Also known as the Giver)
What is the significance of having Pale Eyes?
The Capacity to See Beyond
What ritual must each member of the family unit do each evening
They must share/tell their feelings
What two important things happen to newchildren when they turn 1?
1)They receive a name
2)They are assigned to a family unit
Why did Asher apologize to the class in chapter 1?
He was late to class because he got distracted on his way to school
Two part question:
What is Fiona's job assignment AND what color is her hair?
She is assigned as Caretaker of the Old and her hair is red
Describe the very first memory that Jonas received? (Answers may vary slightly)
He went on a thrilling sled ride on a hill during a cold, snowy winter day.
At what age are comfort objects taken from children?
They are taken at age 8
What rule is most frequently broken by members of the community?
The rule of no riding bikes until age 9 is almost always broken.
He asked for a "smack" instead of a "snack" and precision of language is very important.
Jonas helped this woman bathe during his volunteer time at the House of the Old
This character is Larissa
8s must do the following...
1. Must give up comfort object
2. Recieve front buttoning jackets
3. Begin Volunteer Hours
Describe the Release Ceremony in detail (must include at least 4 of the steps)
1) Telling of their life
2) The toast
3)Person being released gives a speech
4) Others give a speech about them celebrating their life
5)Person walks into Releasing Room
The community got rid of the issues brought about by severe weather by introducing...(need exact wording)
They introduced Climate Control
This community member was an instructor of the 11s and a member of the planning committee before he was released.
This character is Roberto
What punishment was given to the previous Receiver of Memory that failed in his/her training?
Their name was never to be uttered again
Describe all the conditions under which a community member may be released (6 possible answers - 100 points per correct answer)
They may be released due to
1. Inadequate birthweight or sleep patterns as Newchildren
2. 3 transgressions or violations of rules
3. A community member applies for release
4. If you are of a certain advanced age and living in the House of the Old
5. A major disruption of Sameness such as the pilot accidentially flying over the No Fly Zone.
6. If you are a twin and lighter than your twin sibling (BONUS)