The Giver: Community Structure and Ceremonies

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Why does the aircraft flying over the community frighten Jonas?

It was illegal for the aircraft to fly over the community (correct)

It looked dangerous

It was a jet (correct)

It was noisy

What terrible punishment awaits citizens who break the community's rules?

They are released

What must Asher do because he arrives late to class?

He must stand up in front of the class and apologize

What nightly ritual do Jonas and his family share?

They share their feelings Signup and view all the answers

Why is the word 'animals' confusing to Jonas and Lily?

They don't exist in their community Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas's mother frustrated, angered, and frightened by?

Someone committed a second crime, repeat offender Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas feel about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve?

Apprehensive Signup and view all the answers

What rule does Jonas's father break at the nurturing center?

He looked at the name list Signup and view all the answers

What does each new child receive at the Ceremony of Ones?

They get their names Signup and view all the answers

What is each child given at the Ceremony of Nines?

A bike Signup and view all the answers

Who is the most important elder?

The receiver Signup and view all the answers

Why was there no element of suspense at Jonas's father's Ceremony of Twelve?

He was already certain of what his assignment would be Signup and view all the answers

How will Jonas's life change after the Ceremony of Twelve?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What do Jonas and Gabriel have in common?

Their eyes are both pale Signup and view all the answers

Why is Jonas's mother angry at Lily for wanting to be a Birthmother?

There is very little honor in that assignment Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas bring an apple home in violation of the rules?

He thinks there is something special about the apple Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas usually avoid doing his volunteer hours with Asher?

Because Asher frequently fooled around Signup and view all the answers

Where do Jonas, Asher, and Fiona volunteer?

The House of the Old Signup and view all the answers

What rule is Jonas allowed to break while volunteering?

The rule of nakedness Signup and view all the answers

What always occurs before one of the Old is released?

They tell their whole life story Signup and view all the answers

What happened in the dream Jonas shares at the morning ritual?

At the House of the Old in the bathing room with Fiona Signup and view all the answers

What explanation does Jonas's mother give for the dream?

Stirrings Signup and view all the answers

What treatment can prevent Jonas from having this type of dream?

Pills Signup and view all the answers

What conflicting feelings does Jonas have about the dream at the end of the chapter?

He thought he had liked the feelings called stirrings even though they are supposed to be bad Signup and view all the answers

What are Jonas and his family preparing for at the beginning of this chapter?

The ceremony from ages 1-12 Signup and view all the answers

What normally happens to newchildren who have not gained enough weight?

Released from the community Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the place where released community members go?

Elsewhere Signup and view all the answers

What is special about Caleb?

He was a replacement child Signup and view all the answers

What does the community do during the Ceremony of Loss?

They murmur the name Caleb throughout an entire day Signup and view all the answers

According to Asher, what can someone do if they feel they don't fit in?

You can apply for elsewhere and be released Signup and view all the answers

What must happen before a Match for a spouse is approved?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chief Elder?

The leader of the community who was elected every 10 years Signup and view all the answers

What story does the Chief Elder tell about Asher?

How he used to mix up words like snack and smack Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the Ceremony of Twelve that causes Jonas to panic?

The Chief Elder skips Jonas Signup and view all the answers

What job is Jonas selected for?

The receiver of memory Signup and view all the answers

What physical feature does Jonas share with the current Receiver?

Their eyes are both pale Signup and view all the answers

What five qualities must the person chosen to be the Receiver possess?

Capacity to see beyond Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas begin to feel after the Ceremony of Twelve?

Alone, desperate, different Signup and view all the answers

What indicates the highest degree of disgrace for a community member?

A name that is designated that should not be spoken Signup and view all the answers

Why does the rule about lying terrify Jonas?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What does the attendant do that surprises Jonas?

She stands up to greet Jonas Signup and view all the answers

Why does the lock on the door cause Jonas discomfort?

It was against the community's rules to lock doors Signup and view all the answers

What is the most obvious difference between Jonas's dwelling and the Giver's?

The Giver's dwelling has many more books than Jonas's Signup and view all the answers

What does the receiver's job involve?

The receiver is responsible for holding the memories of the whole world and transmitting them Signup and view all the answers

How does the receiver transmit his memories to Jonas?

The receiver puts his hands on Jonas's back Signup and view all the answers

What is the first memory the receiver transmits to Jonas?

Memory of snow Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the receiver's memory when he transmits it to Jonas?

Forgets the memories and becomes lighter Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas's community no longer have snow?

The community wanted everything to be the same, so they got rid of it Signup and view all the answers

What is the second pleasant memory Jonas receives?

Memory of sunshine Signup and view all the answers

What is the first painful memory Jonas receives?

Memory of sunburn Signup and view all the answers

What does the previous receiver ask Jonas to call him?

The Giver Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas feel upon waking up from his dream?

He felt that there was something in the distance he needed to reach Signup and view all the answers

When Jonas 'sees beyond,' what is he actually seeing?

Color Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion does Jonas reach that took the Giver much longer to arrive at?

The community should not have made everything the same/controlled everything Signup and view all the answers

What memory does the Giver transmit to Jonas to help him with the concept of color?

A rainbow Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas think it is not fair that nothing has color?

People do not have choices Signup and view all the answers

Why is Jonas angry at his groupmates?

They were satisfied with their lives, even though they were not as vibrant as his Signup and view all the answers

What startling and disturbing memory does the Giver transmit to Jonas?

A memory about men with guns killing elephants Signup and view all the answers

Why would it be difficult for Jonas to ever have a spouse?

He would not be able to talk about his work with his spouse Signup and view all the answers

What happened when the previous Receiver-in-training failed?

All their memories were released and it caused chaos and suffering Signup and view all the answers

How is the new memory of a sled ride different than the first?

This memory is painful. In this memory, Jonas crashes and breaks his leg Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas feel lonely that night in his sleeping room?

Jonas realized he is the only person in his family who has truly felt pain Signup and view all the answers

Why is the once-humorous phrase 'back and back and back' now ominous to Jonas?

It meant that nothing could ever really be changed in the community Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Larissa, the woman Jonas bathed at the House of the Old?

She was released Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas suggest to his parents?

Gabriel should sleep in Jonas's room Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas quiet Gabriel when he wakes?

Jonas gives Gabriel a memory of sailing on a lake Signup and view all the answers

What memory does the Giver give Jonas in Chapter 15?

The Giver gives Jonas a memory of being injured in a war and dying Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas feel after receiving the Giver's painful memory?

Jonas is deeply upset by the memory and does not want to return to his job Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas learn from the memory of the birthday?

Jonas learns the joy of being an individual Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas learn from the memory of the horse?

Jonas learns about the bond between animal and human Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas learn from the memory of the campfire?

Jonas gains an understanding of solitude and its joy Signup and view all the answers

What is the Giver's favorite memory?

A family at Christmas Signup and view all the answers

What new words, concepts, or emotions does Jonas learn from this memory?

Warmth Signup and view all the answers

How do Jonas's parents react when he asks them if they love him?

Jonas's parents chastise him for using imprecise language Signup and view all the answers

What choice does Jonas make at the end of the chapter that violates the rules?

Jonas chooses not to take his daily pill Signup and view all the answers

What happens on unscheduled holidays?

Adults were not required to go to work and children were not required to go to school Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas now understand about the feelings his family shares?

His family has never felt true feelings. Their feelings are shallow. Signup and view all the answers

What game are Asher and the other children playing and why does it upset Jonas?

A game of war Signup and view all the answers

Why does Father now bring home a discipline wand?

Gabriel has begun to walk Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas curious about near the end of the chapter?

Release and Elsewhere Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the previous Receiver of Memory?

Rosemary Signup and view all the answers

Why did the previous Receiver of Memory request release?

She could not handle the negative emotions she felt from the memories she received Signup and view all the answers

What might the Giver consider doing if something ever happened to Jonas?

He would consider helping the community process the memories like he helped Jonas Signup and view all the answers

How is Jonas able to watch the twins' release after it happens?

All releases are recorded and stored in the Hall of Closed Records Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the twin's release? What does 'release' actually mean?

Jonas's father injects the twin in the forehead with a syringe. Release means kill Signup and view all the answers

How was Rosemary's release different from the twin's release?

Rosemary requests her own release and injects herself Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Giver not blame Jonas's father for what he did to the twin?

His father did not know any better Signup and view all the answers

What is the worst part of holding the memories according to the Giver?

The loneliness of holding the memories by himself Signup and view all the answers

What plan do Jonas and the Giver create?

Jonas will escape to Elsewhere so the memories are released back to the people Signup and view all the answers

Why must the Giver remain in the community?

The Giver will remain in the community so he can help the people process the memories Signup and view all the answers

What did the Giver experience instead of 'seeing beyond' when he was a child?

He could 'hear beyond,' meaning hear music Signup and view all the answers

How is Rosemary related to the Giver?

Rosemary was the Giver's daughter Signup and view all the answers

What is going to happen that causes Jonas to change the plan?

Gabriel is going to be released Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas avoid detection from the search planes?

Jonas gives himself and Gabriel memories of coldness to escape the heat sensors Signup and view all the answers

How does the landscape change as Jonas approaches 'Elsewhere'?

The road was narrower and bumpier, because it was not managed by road crews Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'plane' Gabriel sees flying in the sky?

A bird Signup and view all the answers

What is Jonas's biggest fear at this point in his journey?

He is afraid he and Gabriel will starve to death Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jonas ultimately decide leaving the community was the right decision?

If he had stayed, he would have starved for feelings, color, and love Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas revive Gabriel each time he falls asleep?

Memory of sunshine and warmth Signup and view all the answers

How is this memory of sledding different than the memory given to Jonas by the Giver?

It was a memory of his own Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Community Rules and Structure

Aircraft flying over the community is illegal and frightens Jonas due to the threat of punishment.
Citizens who break community rules face "release," a euphemism for death.
The Chief Elder serves as the community's leader and is elected every ten years.

Ceremonies and Rites of Passage

The Ceremony of Twelve signifies a major transition, where children receive their assignments.
At the Ceremony of Ones, new children are given their names; at the Ceremony of Nines, they receive bicycles.
Father breaks the rules during the nurturing center ceremony by looking at the names of new children.

Jonas's Personal Journey

Jonas feels apprehensive about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve, anticipating significant life changes.
He and his family share feelings nightly, highlighting the lack of genuine emotions in their community.
Jonah experiences feelings of loneliness and difference post-Ceremony, especially after receiving painful memories.

Memories and Emotions

The Giver transmits memories of snow, sunshine, and pain to Jonas, significantly affecting his perceptions of the world.
Jonas's understanding of feelings deepens through memories, distinguishing them as profound compared to his family's shallow emotions.
The Giver’s favorite memory involves warmth, happiness, family, and love, showcasing the emotional depth that Jonas longs for.

Conflict and Realizations

Jonas learns about the harsh reality of release after witnessing the twin's death, revealing the community's hidden truths.
He grapples with his role and the burden of memories, realizing the profound loneliness that comes with it.
The concept of "seeing beyond" signifies Jonas's awakening to emotions and colors that have been suppressed in his community.

Decisions and Actions

To save Gabriel from release, Jonas resolves to escape to Elsewhere, aiming to return memories to the community.
He disguises himself and Gabriel during their escape to avoid detection from search planes, demonstrating his resourcefulness.
As Jonas approaches Elsewhere, he faces natural challenges, indicating the struggle against the controlled environment he was raised in.

Conclusion of Journey

Jonas decides leaving the community is essential for experiencing true feelings, love, and color, marking a profound shift in his character.
The final memories he shares with Gabriel during their journey become a means of sustaining hope and warmth amid their struggles.

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Explore the intricate rules and significant ceremonies of the community in 'The Giver.' This quiz highlights the importance of the Ceremony of Twelve and the implications of breaking community rules. Engage with Jonas's personal journey and the emotional landscape of his society.