The Giver Chapter 2 Flashcard

Front

What is the most important job in the community?

Back

The Receiver is the most important job in the community, responsible for holding all the memories of the past.

Front

What rule is often broken in the community?

Back

Teaching younger siblings to ride a bike is a rule that is almost always broken and not taken seriously.

Front

What happens after the Ceremony of Twelve?

Back

After the Ceremony of Twelve, individuals begin job training, and there is no more recreation time or volunteer hours.

Front

What is Jonas' father's job in the community?

Back

Jonas' father is a Nurturer, responsible for caring for the community's infants.

Front

How many new babies are there each year in the community?

Back

There are 50 new babies born each year in the community.

Front

What is the role of the Committee of Elders?

Back

The Committee of Elders makes important decisions and oversees the community's rules and regulations.

Front

What is the significance of the Ceremony of Twelve?

Back

The Ceremony of Twelve is a pivotal event where children receive their assigned jobs, marking their transition into adulthood.

Front

What does it mean to be a Nurturer?

Back

A Nurturer is responsible for caring for and raising the community's infants until they are assigned to families.

Front

What is the concept of 'Sameness' in the community?

Back

'Sameness' refers to the community's practice of eliminating differences to ensure uniformity and predictability in life.

Front

Why is the role of the Receiver so important?

Back

The Receiver holds all the memories of the past, which are crucial for the community's understanding of emotions and experiences.