The Giver, Ch. 6

What is the purpose of the ceremonies in the community?

• To allow children to celebrate their birthdays individually

• To mark each child’s progress and new responsibilities

• To test children’s academic knowledge

• To give parents the chance to choose their child’s assignment

Why are jackets with buttons in the back given to the Fours, Fives, and Sixes?

• To symbolize independence

• To teach neatness and responsibility

• To encourage interdependence and cooperation

• To prepare children for physical labor

What happens during the “murmur-of-replacement” ceremony for Caleb?

• The family is told to forget the lost child.

• A new child with the same name is introduced.

• The community holds a silent vigil.

• The family moves away from the community.

Which of the following events occur in Chapter 6? (Select ALL that apply.)

• Jonas worries about his Ceremony of Twelve.

• Lily jokes about wanting to be a Birthmother.

• The family attends the ceremonies together.

• Asher is given his official Assignment.

• The community welcomes a new Caleb.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify the appositive in this sentence:
Jonas’ sister, Lily, was excited about the Ceremony of Nine when children received their bicycles.

• Jonas’ sister

• Lily

• the Ceremony of Nine

• children

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses an appositive correctly?

• Caleb, a replacement child was given to the grieving family.

• Caleb a replacement child, was given to the grieving family.

• Caleb, a replacement child, was given to the grieving family.

• Caleb a replacement child was, given to the grieving family.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Match the age group to the symbolic clothing or milestone.

• Jackets with smaller buttons and pockets

• Sevens

• Wear jackets that button in the back

• Fours–Sixes

• Receive bicycles

• Nines

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the follow-up statement.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the answer.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the citation/evidence.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1