The Giver 6-10

Front

How do the Elders decide if a couple is ready to receive a child?

Back

The potential parents are monitored for three years.

Front

What does turning 12 signify in the community?

Back

Once you are a 12, you are considered an adult in the community.

Front

Why doesn't Jonas's family support Fritz getting a bicycle?

Back

He is always making small transgressions.

Front

How does the community react to the death of the child in the river?

Back

They chant the child's name over and over, each time more softly, until he is forgotten.

Front

What does each person's number in the Ceremony represent?

Back

It ranks the children by the order they were born.

Front

What is the role of the Elders in the community?

Back

The Elders make important decisions regarding the community's rules and the upbringing of children.

Front

What is the significance of the Nurturing Center?

Back

The Nurturing Center is where children are cared for and monitored before being assigned to families.

Front

What does it mean to make a transgression in the community?

Back

A transgression is a minor rule violation that can lead to consequences.

Front

How does the community view emotions and feelings?

Back

The community suppresses emotions to maintain sameness and control.

Front

What is the Ceremony of Twelve?

Back

The Ceremony of Twelve is a significant event where children receive their assignments and roles in the community.