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These people watch over the citizens and make sure citizens are following the rules. They also choose their assignments + spouses.
The Committee of Elders
The ceremonies take place in this month
December
Infants and babies from 0 months-11 months are called this
Newchildren
Every family unit consists of what?
1 Mom, 1 Dad, and 1 son, 1 daughter
Father's assignment
Nurturer
The Giver, Jonas, and the baby all have this physical quality in common
Pale/green or blue eyes
After this ceremony, age doesn't matter.
Ceremony of 12
They have to take pills to counteract their feelings. What's this called?
The Stirrings.
What is Fiona's assignment?
Caretaker at the House of the Old.
Lily says she wants to be this assignment & Mother scolds her revealing that not all assignments are treated with the same respect/honor.
Birthmother
This person works for the Department of Justice
Mother
(Daily Double)
This is the Ceremony where each child receives their bicycle.
Ceremony of Nines
Job or career is called what?
Assignment
What is Asher's assignment?
Assistant Recreation Director
This person is "elected" every 10 years.
Chief Elder
The name of the baby father is giving extra care & attention to
Gabriel (Gabe)
In this ceremony, girls lose their braids & boys get their hair cut above their ears
Ceremony of Tens
When someone is _______ed from the community, it is the most severe consequence for bad behavior.
Release
(Other than the 2 celebrated times)
What do the apple, sled, and Fiona's hair all have in common?
They are all red
This is the first memory the Giver gives to Jonas.
Memory of sledding in the snow downhill
This person's name is forbidden to be said in the community. Their name has also been retired from use.
The previous receiver of memory (we don't know her name yet)
This is Jonas' least favorite ceremony where children get new clothes and boys get longer pants for their calculators.
Ceremony of Elevens.
The only 2 times when Release is celebrated. (Must get both correct)
1. Release of children
2. Release of the Old
What is Jonas's Number in his Community? This is his birthorder number from his first Ceremony of Ones.
Jonas's number is 19.
What are 3 examples of "Sameness" in the community? Must get all 3!
Answers will vary.