English Quiz- The Giver- Chapters 1-10
What did the Chief Elder say after each Assignment was announced?
"Thank you for your childhood."
What were the qualities that a Receiver must have?
-Intelligence (he was top of the class) -Integrity (he told the truth and prompted himself for chastisements when applicable) -Courage(the Elders felt that he was brave, had to deal with great pain during the training in the future) -Wisdom(this would come through his training) -Capacity to See Beyond(Jonas say the apple and the faces in the Auditorium during the ceremony change)
What was Elsewhere?
A place where you were sent once you were released.
How did people view releases as?
A terrible punishment due to an overwhelming statement of failure.
How must Jonas train for his Assignment?
Alone and apart.
How did Jonas decide he felt? What was causing this feeling?
Apprehensive, because it was almost December and Jonas was nervous about the Ceremony of 12.- pg 6
How did Jonas start to view Gabe?
As a brother, and felt protective of him.
what assignment did Asher get
Assistant Director of Recreation
When did these chapters take place?
December/ right before December; in the future.
describe the ceremony tell what happened at the naming and the other age levels
During the Naming, the Nurturers brought the newchildren to the stage. They received their names and parents. The Eights received new jackets with smaller buttons and pockets. The pockets symbolized maturity and the ability of the wearer to keep track of small possessions. The Nines got their bicycles. The Tens had their long hair cut off. The female Elevens got new undergarments. The male Elevens got longer trousers with a special pocket for their school
What was the Murmur- of Replacement Ceremony?
When someone was loss (they died) they would repeat their name until it was just a whisper. Then that family would eventually be presented with another child of the same name, and repeats it until they are saying the name very loudly and quickly (happened with Caleb.)
from what rules was Jonas exempt from
Go immediately at the end of school hours each day to the Annex entrance behind the House of Old and present yourself to the attendant; go immediately to your dwelling at the conclusion of Training Hours each day; from this moment you are exempted from rules governing rudeness. You may ask any questions of any citizen and you will receive answers; do not discuss your training with any other member of the community, including parents and Elders; from this moment you are prohibited from dream-telling; except for illness or injury unrelated to your training, do not apply for any medication; you are not permitted to apply for release; you may lie...
How did Jonas feel about his Assignment?
He felt feared, but he was also honored and proud that he got the job, even though he was nervous about what was going to happen to him.
What rule did father break?
He looked at the naming list to see that Thirty-Six (the newchild he was worried about) would be named Gabriel.
What did Father want to do about the newchild, and why?
He wanted to ask the committee for permission to bring him home at night, and he didn't want the committee to release the newchild. Since the night- crew Nurturers lacked the capacity to connect to others, Father wanted to watch the child because he thought the new child may just need something extra.- pg 9
what was he allowed to do that he was not allowed to do before?
He was allowed to lie.
what was Jonas prohibited to do?
He was not allowed to discuss training with any other member of the community, apply for medication due to injuries during training, tell his dreams, or apply for release.
What was Jonas's Assignment?
He was selected to be the next Receiver of Memory.
What happened to the apple while Jonas was playing with it?
It changes, but he was the only one who saw it (his friend Asher didn't see it.)- pg 24
What was Jonas's dream about? What did his mother and father say about it?
It was about Jonas's feelings for Fiona, and how he wanted her. His parent's were waiting for him to have it, and it was his first Stirring, which eventually happens to everyone.- pgs 34-35
Why was the Ceremony of Twelve so important?
It was the last of the ceremonies, where you get your Assignment (job.)- pg 15
What happens to age after you become a Twelve?
It's not important; you don't count it.
what was Jonas's assignment why was it important and unusual
Jonas became the receiver of memory and it was the most important and respected assignment
what memories did the receiver of memory say he had to transmit to Jonas?
Memories of the whole world
What number was Jonas?
Nineteen (he was the nineteenth newchild born his year.)
Did Larissa know exactly where Roberto or anyone else went when they were released?
No, she just knew that she walked through the special door in the releasing room.- pg 32
What was father's assignment?
Nurturer, and he and the rest were responsible for all of the emotional and physical needs of a newchild during its earliest life.
What were the two occasions when release was not a punishment?
Release of the elderly; which was a time of celebration for a life well and fully lived and release of a new child, which brought disappointment.- pg 9
How old was Lily (Jonas's little sister)?
She was a Seven; soon to be Eight.
What was mother's job?
She worked at the Department of Justice.
What did the word "frightened" mean, according to Jonas?
That deep, sickening feeling of something terrible about to happen.- pg 3
What fascinated Jonas about his father?
That he has broken rules before- pg 13
Who was the most important Elder?
The Receiver.
What evening ritual did the family perform after dinner?
The evening telling of feelings; where each family member took their turn talking about how they were feeling, and the rest of their family would help them with their situations.- pg 6
describe the jacket that the fours, fives, and sixes wore and the reason it was designed the way it is. what does the jacket the sevens get symbolize?
The jacket the Fours, Fives, and Sixes wore buttoned down the back so the children would have to help each other dress and learn interdependence. The jacket the Sevens wore had buttons in the front, which symbolized independence and growing up.
what happened the last time a new receiver was chosen?
The receiver applied for release.
What happened at the Celebration of Release of Roberto?
There was a telling of his life, then a toast, and then he and other people said a speech; wishing him well.
What was unusual about Jonas and the newchild?
They both have pale eyes (along with a female five), while everyone else in the community has dark eyes.- pg 20
what happened when Jonas looked at the crowd?
They changed, the way the apple had changed.
What was the assignment of Birthmother; what did Lily's parents say about it?
They have three births, then the are Laborers (have to do hard, physical labor) for the rest of their adult life, until they enter the House of the Old. Lily's mother said that there was very little honor in that Assignment.- pg 21
What happened to Jonas at the Ceremony?
They skipped his number (went from 18 to 20) and everyone was confused.
What age was Jonas and Ahser (Jonas's best friend)?
They were Elevens, soon to be Twelves.
What were Jonas and the other children taught to be careful about?
To be careful about what language they used.- pg 5
When did Jonas feel frightened?
When an unidentified aircraft had overflown the community twice about a year ago.
did Jonas agree or disagree with the committees choice of him as the new receiver?
he disagreed at first, but he ended up like that he was selected
what happened when Jonas's number should have been called what did Jonas think
his number was skipped and he thought the leader made a mistake
what were 4 qualities the chief elder said the receiver of memory must need
intelligence, integrity, courage, and the capacity to see beyond
what was the biggest difference in the receiver of memories dwelling?
the doors were locked and he could turn off the speaker
what was the first memory the receiver of memory said he would give Jonas?
the memory of snow
