English 7th: The Giver Chapters 4-9 Quiz

Volunteer Hours and Freedom of Choice

• Between ages 8 and 12, some choices are allowed, reflecting limited freedom.

Birthmothers

• Considered less talented and not very intelligent based on societal perceptions.

Community Rules

• Three main rules:
  • No looking at nakedness, except for the old and infants.
  • Children are prohibited from attending release ceremonies for the elderly.
  • Successes should not be discussed.

Celebration of Release

• Five significant elements during release ceremonies:
  • Life stories shared.
  • Toast made to the individual.
  • Anthem chanted.
  • Speeches by the released individual and others about them.
  • The person exits to the release room.

Assignment Uncertainty

• Jonas is uncertain about his Assignment due to diverse volunteering experiences.

Release Process

• Actual release involves entering a designated release room.

Dream Telling Ritual

• Family units share and interpret their dreams each morning.

Jonas' Dream

• Jonas experiences a romantic dream about Fiona.

Terminology for Dreams

• Jonas' parents classify his dream as a "Stirring."

Response to Dreams

• As a consequence of his dream, Jonas must take a pill.

Ceremony of Sevens

• Children who become Sevens receive a front-buttoned jacket symbolizing independence.

Gabriel's Special Reprieve

• Gabriel is granted an additional year of nurturing due to his specific needs.

Beliefs About Release

• Released individuals are thought to go "elsewhere."

Fate of First Caleb

• The first Caleb drowned after straying too close to the river.

Ceremony of Loss

• The community observes a formal Ceremony of Loss for the first Caleb.

Release Application

• Individuals who do not fit in can apply for release to "elsewhere."

Anticipation of Ceremony of Twelve

• The community is eagerly awaiting the Ceremony of Twelve at the end of Chapter 6.

Changes at Ceremony of Ten

• At age Ten, children receive more adult-like haircuts, with girls losing their braids.

Lily's Age

• Lily is currently eight years old.

Jonas' Neighbor

• Jonas' neighbor who recently received a bike is named Fritz.

Assignments Overview

• Madeline: Fish hatchery attendant
• Inger: Birthmother
• Isaac: Instructor of Sixes
• Asher: Assistant director of recreation
• Fiona: Caretaker of the old

Ritual of Thanking

• The Chief Elder expresses gratitude to the Twelves for their childhood and acknowledges the elderly's contributions.

Elevens' Arrangement

• Elevens are organized by birth order, with the oldest being number one.

Pierre's Description

• Pierre is portrayed as serious, a tattletale, and a worrier; he is number twenty.

Chief Elder Role

• The Chief Elder is the community leader elected every ten years, currently a woman.

Children's Punishment System

• Small children receive a quick smack on the hand for discipline.

Asher's Mistake

• Asher mistakenly called a snack a "smack," resulting in punishment with a discipline wand.

Assignments Recap

• Various assignments reflect individual strengths and weaknesses within the community structure.

Jonas' Ceremony Experience

• Jonas is "skipped" during the Ceremony, which creates tension and anxiety.

Chief Elder's Apology

• The Chief Elder admits to causing anxiety during the assignment announcements.

Significance of the Current Receiver

• The community has only one Receiver, characterized by a beard and pale eyes.

Receiver-in-Training Requirements

• The Receiver must remain unobserved, not altered, and maintain solitude.

Chief Elder's Statements

• The Chief Elder underscores the gravity of their last selection, fearing failure.

Qualities of the Receiver

• Essential attributes include intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom, and the capacity to see beyond.

Receiver's Rules for Jonas

• Specific rules govern Jonas, including behavior expectations, dream-telling prohibition, exemption from rudeness rules, and the freedom to lie.

Aftermath of the Ceremony

• Jonas experiences a shift in how others, including close friends and family, treat him post-ceremony.

Parents' Reaction to Jonas' Assignment

• Jonas' parents claim pride in his selection but show subdued emotional responses, lacking warmth and excitement.

Test your understanding of chapters 4 through 9 of 'The Giver' with these study questions. Each question will challenge you to think critically about themes such as freedom of choice and societal roles. Prepare to dive deeper into the implications of Jonas's experiences and the rules governing his society.