The Ceremonies
December
How many children are assigned to the qualifying family units?
Two - one boy and one girl
Nurturer
What ritual do the citizens participate in each evening?
The telling / sharing of feelings
A natural ability to do something
APTITUDE
What significant event occurs at The Ceremony of Twelves?
The Elevens are assigned their Roles.
What happens to a citizen once they commit 3 transgressions?
They are Released.
Which Role is considered the most important?
Elder (specifically, The Receiver)
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.
To punish or reprimand severely
CHASTISE
Which Ceremony presents the children with their bicycles?
Nines
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)
Which Role is considered "lazy" and has very little honor?
Birthmother
Children complete their volunteer hours from age _____ to _____.
Filled with lively energy and excitement
EXUBERANT
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.
What 2 things must a citizen do if he/she experiences Stirrings?
Report them and take the required pill for treatment.
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)
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.
Inducing feelings of anxiety or worry
DISQUIETING
How many Ceremonies take place on Day 1?
Ones - Eights
Name the 2 groups of people that are allowed to be naked.
Newchildren and The Old
Name 2 of the 3 assignments that Jonas does not want to be given.
Nurturer, Laborer, Pilot
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
Important; Leading
PROMINENT