The Giver Chapters 3 - 5 Flashcard

Front

Who is the focus of Jonas's dream?

Back

Fiona

Front

How many years can one be a Birth mother?

Back

3

Front

What is the correct use of the word 'chortled'?

Back

The teacher chortled as her favorite told a funny joke.

Front

What are 'stirrings'?

Back

Romantic feelings.

Front

Where did Jonas, Fiona, and Asher volunteer together?

Back

The House of the Old.

Front

What is the significance of 'stirrings' in the community?

Back

They represent the beginning of emotional and romantic feelings, which are suppressed in the community.

Front

What role does the House of the Old play in the community?

Back

It is a place where the elderly live and are cared for.

Front

What does Jonas's dream about Fiona signify?

Back

It signifies the awakening of his feelings and desires, which are part of the 'stirrings'.

Front

How does the community control emotions?

Back

By suppressing feelings and enforcing strict rules about relationships.

Front

What is the purpose of the Ceremony of Twelve?

Back

It is when children are assigned their roles in the community.