The Giver Ch. 6

Why don't newchildren receive their names until the Ceremony of Ones?

• They don't have time to pick out the names.

• Newchildren have their names picked out as soon as they are born, but they are just not known to the public

• Newchildren are not named right away because there is a possibility they will need to be released if they do not thrive in their first year of life.

How does the Community react when someone tragically dies before their time?

• The Community performs the Ceremony of Loss to repeat the person's name more softly each time

• The Community goes on with their day as though nothing has happened

• The Community performs the Ceremony of Loss like a funeral in our society

What does Lily want Jonas' assignment to be?

• doctor

• nurturer

• pilot

• the Department of Justice

What is Fiona's new sibling's name?

• Bruno Mars

• Bruno

• Benjamin

• Betty

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Why isn't Gabe at the Ceremony for Ones?

• He was released from the community.

• He isn't 1 year old.

• He was arrested by another community.

• He has been given one more year to grow.

What do children receive at the Ceremony of the Nines?

• cake

• a bicycle

• a car

• special pencils

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Why is the front-buttoned jacket the first sign of independence?

• Someone else has to do the buttons for you.

• You have to do the buttons by yourself.

• You learn interdependence.

• Only some Sevens get the jacket.

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What two things do Nines get?

• a bicycle and to remove their hair ribbons

• a bicycle and a front-buttoning jacket

• a bicycle and a comfort object

• a bicycle and new styles of clothing for boys and girls

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

• The potential parents are monitored for three years.

• They give you money and check what you do with it.

• They only give children to parents who work in the Nurturing Centre.

• The potential parents must take a test.

Which Ceremony does the second day start with?

• Nines

• Eights

• Tens

• Twelves