The Giver- Chapter 6-7

What special thing did sevens get?

• 8:00 pm bedtime
• coats that buttoned down the front
• hair ribbons
• allowance

Jonas is glad that Gabe has not been released. He still is not sleeping through the night and has not gained enough weight. Due to this...

• he will be assigned to a family unit
• he could stay at the Nurturing Center for anther year
• he will not formally be assigned a name
• Jonas and Lily will not be allowed to see him

Caleb...

• fell into the river and drowned 
• fell from a tree and broke his neck
• became sick and was released
• left the community to live with his grandparents 

At the ceremony...

• Caleb was replaced with a new child which would have the same name, Caleb
• Caleb's parents were taken to the Nurturing Center to choose a new child
• Caleb's parents were told that they would only have one child instead of the normal two 

What happened at the Ceremony of Nine?

• The children received haircuts in more grownup styles
• Children's clothes began to have pockets
• Children began volunteer
• Children received bicycles, and the girls no longer wore hair bows

When could a couple apply for children?

• After 3 years of marriage
• After 6 months of marriage 
• Right after marriage
• When a wedding date was set

The result of Asher asking for a smack in place of a snack when he was three was the he...

• was given a smack with the discipline wand so that he would learn to use language more precisely
• had to sit in the timeout chair for using the incorrect word
• told he would not be given snacks until he learned to speak properly
• was sent to bed without supper for not using precise language 

What happened when it was Jonas's turn to receive his job assignment?

• Jonas received the job of doctor 
• Jonas fell as he was going to the stage 
• Jonas was terrified
• The Chief Elder skipped over Jonas

Asher received a good Assignment; he would be...

• attendant at the fish hatchery 
• instructor of the sixes
• Director of Recreation 
• an engineer 

The Ceremony of Twelve is one of the rare times when...

• group chanting and singing are encouraged
• members of the community do not have to go to work
• individual differences are celebrated
• the community gathers for a picnic