CHAPTER 5
What was the morning ritual for Jonas's family?
Morning Ritual for Jonas's Family: The morning ritual for Jonas's family involved sharing their dreams .They discuss their dreams and feelings with each other as part of their daily routine
They are preparing for Ceremony day. What will Lily get to do as an Eight? What is she anxious to give up when she becomes a Nine?
She will receive new clothes with pockets indicating that she was mature enough to keep track of her own small belongings.Eights are no longer allowed to have "comfort objects," like stuffed toys, and are expected to volunteer part of their time each day helping the adults in their professional roles, such as farming, engineering, and care-giving. The Ceremony of Eight is the first major milestone on the road to adulthood, as Eights begin to shed the symbols of childhood and integrate with the adults of the community.
At what age would your age no longer matter? WHY?
At the Ceremony of Twelve, age no longer matters, as this is when individuals receive their Assignments and they become an adult . They move into the next stage of their lives as contributing members of the community
What dream did Jonas tell his family he had?
Jonas told his family that he had a dream where he was in a bathtub unlike the ones they are familar with. He was with Fiona.The details were murky but he remembered the feeling "the wanting".
Where do released members go ?
Those who were released -even as newchildren- were sent ELsewhere and never returned to the community
Why did Jonas get so upset during the Ceremony of 12?
Jonas got upset during the Ceremony of Twelve because he was skipped over for his Assignment. This was highly unusual and unexpected, causing confusion and distress for Jonas.
What was the explanation that the mother had for the dream?
His mother explained that the dream was probably the result of the stirrings, which were causing him to have strange and unexplainable thoughts and dreams and it happens to everyone and stirrings must be reported
One family received a child named Caleb. What was special about this newchild?
Caleb was a replacement child. The couple had lost thier first Caleb at the age of 4 . Although the community is extremely safe , this child somehow wandered away unnoticed. so this new baby was given the same name as if the first Caleb were returning .
What are the qualities that the recieve must have ?
Intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom and the capacity to see beyond
Describe the ceremony of loss
It is a very rare ceremony performed by the whole community when a child dies unexpectedly. The citizens of the community repeat the dead person's name over and over — and more and more softly — during the day.
what is the responsibility of the receiver ?
they store the collective memory of the community
How are spouses chosen ?
Spouses are chosen for individuals by the Committee of Elders based on compatibility and various other factors such as disposition, energy level , intelligence and interests determined by the community. The individuals themselves have no say in the selection process. (page 61)