Exploring Chapter 6 of The Giver

The transcript covers a chapter from 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, focusing on the community's annual ceremony where children receive new roles and symbols of maturity. Lily is eager to outgrow her hair ribbons and looks forward to getting a bicycle. Jonas's family is involved in the ceremony, and Gabriel, a new child, receives special nurturing. The community's structured nature is highlighted through the ceremonies and the careful matching of roles and families.

Why does Lily's mother insist on tying her hair ribbons?

• Because it's a tradition.

• Because Lily likes them tied by her mother.

• Because Lily doesn't know how to tie them.

• Because they often come loose and dangle.

What does the front-button jacket symbolize in the community?

• Independence

• Interdependence

• Maturity

• Responsibility

Why was Gabriel given an additional year of nurturing?

• He was too young.

• He had not gained enough weight.

• He was already assigned to a family.

• He was very healthy.

What would happen to new children labeled as 'inadequate'?

• They would be given another chance.

• They would be released from the community.

• They would be kept in the nurturing center indefinitely.

• They would be sent to another family.

What is the significance of the replacement ceremony for the new child named Caleb?

• It signifies the child's entry into school.

• It celebrates the child's first steps.

• It replaces a lost child with the same name.

• It marks the child's first birthday.

Why was the community's reaction different for the new child named Roberto?

• Because he was named after a famous person.

• Because he was the first child in his family.

• Because release is not the same as loss.

• Because he was a replacement child.

What does the jacket with smaller buttons and pockets signify for the eights?

• They are allowed to volunteer.

• They can now ride bicycles.

• They are ready to start school.

• They are now responsible for their own belongings.

What is the community's reaction to the nines receiving their bicycles?

• They are worried.

• They are indifferent.

• They are angry.

• They chuckle and make jokes.

What does Jonas's mother say about someone applying for 'elsewhere'?

• It is against the rules.

• It happened once about ten years ago.

• It never happens.

• It happens frequently.

Why does Jonas believe the assignments will be right for him and Asher?

• Because they have no other choice.

• Because their parents decided for them.

• Because they chose their assignments.

• Because the committee of elders carefully considers all factors.