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For what reason can a citizen be released from the community?
For what reason can a citizen be released from the community?
What is Jonas's apprehension related to?
What is Jonas's apprehension related to?
What must families in the community have?
What must families in the community have?
How does Jonas's Mother describe the offender she dealt with at work?
How does Jonas's Mother describe the offender she dealt with at work?
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What humorous suggestion does Lily make regarding the newborn?
What humorous suggestion does Lily make regarding the newborn?
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What is Jonas feeling about the upcoming December?
What is Jonas feeling about the upcoming December?
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What happens immediately after Jonas sees the jet flying overhead?
What happens immediately after Jonas sees the jet flying overhead?
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What does the term 'release' imply in the community?
What does the term 'release' imply in the community?
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Which aspect of communication is emphasized in Jonas's community?
Which aspect of communication is emphasized in Jonas's community?
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How does Jonas's sister Lily express her feelings during dinner?
How does Jonas's sister Lily express her feelings during dinner?
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What is Jonas's father's occupation?
What is Jonas's father's occupation?
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How does the community react to the jet incident?
How does the community react to the jet incident?
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What happens when Lily's parents explain the visitors' behavior?
What happens when Lily's parents explain the visitors' behavior?
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Study Notes
Jonas's Community
- Jonas lives in a highly controlled community where supplies are brought in by cargo planes.
- The community has prescribed jobs for its citizens, such as Street Cleaners and Landscape Workers.
- Citizens are punished for breaking rules, and the punishment is called "release."
- The community discourages using the word "frightened" as it is not technically correct.
- Citizens are assigned to specific jobs, families, and spouses.
- The community has set rules on the number of children per family and the age at which they are assigned to their families.
Jonas's Family
- Jonas lives with his parents and younger sister, Lily.
- Jonas's Father is a Nurturer who takes care of newborn babies.
- Jonas's Mother works in the Department of Justice.
- Jonas has apprehension about "the Ceremony of Twelve" which takes place in December.
The Importance of Rules
- Breaking two rules is considered a "repeat offense," and individuals are "released" from the community for breaking three rules.
- The "released" status is a punishment, and the community applies it to "repeat offenders," very old citizens, and newborns who fail to thrive.
- The community's rules dictate family size, and each family is assigned two children, one boy and one girl.
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Explore the unique characteristics of Jonas's controlled community and his family dynamics in 'The Giver'. This quiz covers key elements such as prescribed roles, societal rules, and emotional apprehensions regarding significant events. Test your understanding of these critical themes from the novel.
