The Giver Chapters 1-5 Flashcard

Front

What rule does Father confess to breaking?

Back

He looked up Gabriel's name.

Front

How is the speaker used in the community?

Back

To remind residents that they have broken rules without calling them out by name.

Front

How are job assignments chosen in the community?

Back

The elders study children's interests and abilities and choose their jobs.

Front

Why did Jonas steal an apple from the recreation area?

Back

He wanted to investigate it further.

Front

What made Lily so angry on the playground?

Back

Another child skipped the line for the slide.

Front

What is the significance of the Ceremony of 12?

Back

It is the event where children are assigned their lifelong jobs based on their interests and abilities.

Front

What does the term 'release' mean in the community?

Back

It refers to the process of removing individuals from the community, often for breaking rules.

Front

How does the community maintain order and conformity?

Back

Through strict rules, surveillance, and the use of the speaker to remind residents of their behavior.

Front

What is Jonas's initial perception of the community's rules?

Back

He generally accepts them but begins to question their importance after certain events.

Front

What role do the elders play in the community?

Back

They are responsible for making decisions, including job assignments and maintaining order.