The Giver Chapter 7 Flashcards
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How were the elevens arranged in the auditorium?

By their birth-number.

How many eleven nineteens are there before Jonas is called to stage?

Two

What did Asher say during the morning treat?

Smack, instead of snack.

What is Asher's real assignment?

<p>Assistant director of recreation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Pierre?

<p>A male who was number twenty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assignment was number Two, Inger assigned?

<p>Birthmother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Jonas' full number while waiting in the auditorium?

<p>Eleven nineteen</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age are you considered an adult?

<p>Twelve</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do adults track their age?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you go about getting a spouse?

<p>They ask for a Matching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you become a parent?

<p>You apply for children after having a spouse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jonas' group sit when it was their turn in the auditorium?

<p>In the front row</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did anyone ever call a child by his number?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do the birth numbers even out?

<p>By Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the other eleven nineteen?

<p>A shy female named Harriet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What number was Asher?

<p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Asher sit in relation to Jonas?

<p>In the row in front of Jonas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was number eighteen?

<p>Fiona</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made the initial speech at the Ceremony of Twelve?

<p>The Chief Elder</p> Signup and view all the answers

Was the Chief Elder a male?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Chief Elder say in her speech to the elevens?

<p>This is the time we acknowledge differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assignment did number One, Madeline, receive?

<p>Fish Hatchery Attendant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assignment did number Three, Isaac, receive?

<p>Instructor of Sixes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assignments did the committee decide were clearly not for Asher?

<p>Instructor of Threes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would Asher not be assigned instructor of Threes?

<p>He always talked too fast and mixed up his words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the discipline wand used for?

<p>To give a smack on the hand for a first offense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Asher stop talking when he was a three?

<p>Because he was punished so often for speaking incorrectly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Chief Elder say after each child was given their assignment?

<p>Thank you for your childhood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Fiona's assignment?

<p>Caretaker of the Old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Jonas after Fiona sat back down?

<p>The Chief Elder skipped his number and called number twenty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Chief Elder say to the audience after all the numbers were called?

<p>I know you all think I have made a mistake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Jonas assigned?

<p>Jonas was selected to be the next Receiver of Memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the current Receiver of Memory look like?

<p>He was an old man with a beard and pale eyes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the last selection of the Receiver of Memory and what happened?

<p>It was ten years ago and it failed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does the committee always choose the right assignment for the twelves?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can the Receiver of Memory in training be observed or be modified?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an elder even has a dream of uncertainty about the selection of the Receiver of Memory?

<p>That can set the candidate aside instantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the committee identify Jonas as a possible Receiver of Memory?

<p>Many years ago.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the qualities of the Receiver of Memory that Jonas had?

<p>Intelligence, integrity, courage, and the capacity to see beyond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jonas need courage?

<p>The training involved physical pain so great that no one could even understand it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Capacity to See Beyond?

<p>It was what happened with the apple, and it happened again when Jonas looked out at the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the audience do after the Chief Elder thanked Jonas for his childhood?

<p>They started chanting louder and faster 'Jonas'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did each child carry home in the containers on the back of their bikes that night?

<p>A thick folder with printed pages of instruction for the beginning of their training.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonas notice about the people and his friends including Asher as they all left to go home?

<p>That things weren't quite the same.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the person selected before Jonas to train as the Receiver of Memory?

<p>Her name was never to be spoken again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the girl selected before Jonas to train as the Receiver of Memory?

<p>They don't know; she was never seen again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do they call a bedroom?

<p>A sleepingroom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was different about Jonas' folder than everyone else's?

<p>Everyone else's was thick and he only had one printed sheet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the rules in Jonas' folder and what did he think of each rule?

<ol> <li>Go immediately to the Annex after school. 2. Go home after training hours. 3. You are exempted from rudeness. 4. Cannot discuss training with anyone. 5. No more dream-telling. 6. Do not apply for medication. 7. Not permitted to apply for Release. 8. You may lie.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What was the unintentional lie that Jonas told as a Four?

<p>I'm starving; he should have said I am hungry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ceremony of Twelve

  • Elevens are organized by their birth number in the auditorium
  • Jonas's number is eleven nineteen; he sits in the front row
  • The Chief Elder oversees the ceremony and is a female leader elected every ten years

Assignments and Characters

  • Asher's assignment is Assistant Director of Recreation; he previously mixed up words
  • Pierre (#20) is serious and a worrier, disliked by Jonas
  • Inger (#2) is assigned as a Birthmother, while Fiona (#18) becomes a Caretaker of the Old
  • Jonas is skipped in the assignment sequence, causing community anxiety

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Children typically apply for children after marriage, aiming for a complete family of one male and one female child
  • Individuals rarely track their age; adulthood is recognized at age twelve
  • Use of discipline wands for misbehavior includes minor and more severe punishments

Receiver of Memory

  • Jonas is selected as the next Receiver of Memory, a prestigious and solitary role
  • Qualities for the position include intelligence, courage, integrity, and the Capacity to See Beyond; wisdom is to be developed
  • The last selection for the Receiver of Memory ten years ago ended unsuccessfully

Jonas's Unique Experiences

  • Jonas perceives changes in others after being chosen, indicating a growing awareness of differences
  • He carries a unique, thin folder compared to others, containing specific rules limiting his interactions and daily life

Emotional and Social Implications

  • Jonas's assignment prompts communal chanting as recognition and celebration of his new role
  • Previous Receiver of Memory, a female, was forgotten due to disgrace; her fate remains unknown
  • Jonas expresses concerns about maintaining friendships and adapting to his exclusive training rules

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